# VPAT ## VPAT® 2.4 — Accessibility Conformance Report ### eMuseum (Gallery Systems) **Date:** 2025-10-13\ **Product Type:** Website\ **URL:** **Contact:** Gallery Systems - eMuseum Support\ **Email:** *** ## Table of Contents 1. Product Information 2. Evaluation Methods Used 3. Applicable Standards / Guidelines 4. WCAG 2.1 Conformance * 4.1 Perceivable * 4.2 Operable * 4.3 Understandable * 4.4 Robust 5. Section 508 Summary 6. Known Limitations & Roadmap 7. Legal Disclaimer 8. Revision History *** ## Product Information **Product Name:** eMuseum\ **Vendor/Developer:** Gallery Systems\ **Version/Build:** N/A (Demo instance)\ **Product URL:** **Primary Contact:** * **Contact:** Gallery Systems - eMuseum Support * **Email:** *** ## Evaluation Methods Used Hybrid evaluation combining: * **Manual testing:** keyboard navigation, logical focus order, visible focus, headings, labels * **Screen reader testing:** NVDA 2023 (Firefox 128), VoiceOver (Safari 17) * **Automated analysis:** axe DevTools, WAVE * **Color contrast checks** * **HTML source and ARIA inspection** **Assistive Technologies:**\ NVDA, VoiceOver **Environments:**\ Windows 11 (Firefox/Chrome), macOS (Safari/Chrome), iOS (Safari) *** ## Applicable Standards / Guidelines * **WCAG 2.1** (Levels A, AA, AAA) * **Revised Section 508** (2017) **Conformance Levels:**\ Supports | Partially Supports | Does Not Support | Not Applicable *** ## WCAG 2.1 Conformance *** ### 4.1 Perceivable *(Summary — full table stored in VPAT source)* * Most A/AA criteria **Support**. * 1.3.1 **Partially Supports** (metadata not mapped semantically). * 1.4.3, 1.4.11 **Partially Supports** (contrast/focus visibility issues). * 1.2.x **Not Applicable** (no time-based media). *** ### 4.2 Operable | Criterion | Level | Conformance | Remarks | | ------------------------------- | ----- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 2.1.1 Keyboard | A | Partially Supports | Most controls keyboard operable; some custom toggles need keyboard handlers. | | 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap | A | Supports | No traps observed. | | 2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception) | AAA | Partially Supports | Same limitations as 2.1.1. | | 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts | A | Supports | No single-key shortcuts. | | 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable | A | Supports | No timeouts. | | 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide | A | Supports | No auto-updating content. | | 2.3.x Flashes | A/AAA | Supports | No flashing content. | | 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks | A | Supports | Skip link + landmarks implemented. | | 2.4.2 Page Titled | A | Supports | Clear, descriptive titles. | | 2.4.3 Focus Order | A | Supports | Logical DOM focus path. | | 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | A | Supports | Descriptive link text. | | 2.4.5 Multiple Ways | AA | Supports | Breadcrumbs, global nav, search. | | 2.4.6 Headings & Labels | AA | Partially Supports | Some heading inconsistencies. | | 2.4.7 Focus Visible | AA | Partially Supports | Low-contrast indicators. | | 2.4.8 Location | AAA | Supports | Breadcrumbs provide context. | | 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) | AAA | Partially Supports | Some icon-only links require context. | | 2.4.10 Section Headings | AAA | Partially Supports | Semantic hierarchy inconsistent. | | 2.5.x Pointer/Input | A/AAA | Supports | No motion or gesture barriers. | *** ### 4.3 Understandable | Criterion | Level | Conformance | Remarks | | ---------------------------- | ------ | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------ | | 3.1.1 Language of Page | A | Supports | \`lang="en"\` present. | | 3.1.2 Language of Parts | AA | Supports | Consistent English content. | | 3.1.3 Unusual Words | AAA | Partially Supports | Curatorial texts use domain terms. | | 3.1.4 Abbreviations | AAA | Partially Supports | Occasional unexplained abbreviations. | | 3.1.5 Reading Level | AAA | Partially Supports | Descriptions exceed lower-secondary level. | | 3.2.x Predictable Behavior | A–AAA | Supports | Navigation and behavior consistent. | | 3.3.1 Error Identification | A | Partially Supports | Basic browser validation only. | | 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions | A | Supports | Search and inputs labeled. | | 3.3.3 Error Suggestion | AA | Partially Supports | Limited corrective guidance. | | 3.3.4–3.3.6 Error Prevention | AA/AAA | Not Applicable | No financial/legal submissions. | *** ### 4.4 Robust | Criterion | Level | Conformance | Remarks | | ---------------------------- | ----- | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------ | | 4.1.1 Parsing | A | Supports | Valid HTML; no structural failures. | | 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | A | Partially Supports | ARIA roles incomplete for custom controls. | | 4.1.3 Status Messages | AA | Partially Supports | Search/modal updates not announced. | | 4.1.4 Programmatic Access | AAA | Supports | Semantic exposure to AT. | | 4.1.5 Platform Customization | AAA | Not Applicable | Web product only. | *** ## Section 508 Summary * **302 Functional Performance:** *Partially Supports* * **501 Software:** *Partially Supports* * **602–603 Documentation/Support:** *Supports* *** ## Known Limitations & Roadmap | Issue | Impact | SC | Remediation | | ------------------------------ | ------ | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | Low contrast + focus indicator | Medium | 1.4.3, 1.4.11, 2.4.7 | Update default CSS tokens Q2 2026 | | Non-semantic metadata patterns | Medium | 1.3.1 | Shift to `
` or ARIA label associations Q 2 2026 | | Missing ARIA live regions | Low | 4.1.3 | Add `aria-live="polite"` to update zones Q2 2026 |