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      NOTE: This suggestion is for Confluence Cloud. Using Confluence Server? See the corresponding suggestion.

      Make Confluence Section 508 accessibility standard compliant.

      http://www.section508.gov/

      Indicative of the requirements are in the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) for Web-based Internet information and applications:

      (a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content).
      (b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation.
      (c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.
      (d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet.
      (e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map.
      (f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape.
      (g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.
      (h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.
      (i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation
      (j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
      (k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes.
      (l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology.
      (m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with §1194.21(a) through (l).
      (n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.
      (o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links.

      Jira has a request here: http://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRA-5574

            [CONFCLOUD-12383] Section 508 Compliance for Confluence (VPAT)

            Would love to hear from Atlassian about this 14 years old issue!

            Dirk Murschall added a comment - Would love to hear from Atlassian about this 14 years old issue!

            S Helms added a comment -

            Would love to hear from Atlassian about this twelve year old issue! 

            S Helms added a comment - Would love to hear from Atlassian about this twelve year old issue! 

            S Helms added a comment -

            It looks like Atlassian is working on providing VPATs for its server versions of software – can we look forward to progress with your Cloud products? Please update us on your plans for future Accessibility improvements for Confluence Cloud. Thank you!

            S Helms added a comment - It looks like Atlassian is working on providing VPATs for its server versions of software – can we look forward to progress with your Cloud products? Please update us on your plans for future Accessibility improvements for Confluence Cloud. Thank you!

            Colin Bell added a comment -

            In Ontario, Canada, large organizations and the broader public sector cannot use Confluence as an internet website.  https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/110191#s14s4

            Colin Bell added a comment - In Ontario, Canada, large organizations and the broader public sector cannot use Confluence as an internet website.   https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/110191#s14s4

            Creating this document, VPAT, does not help us when it comes to the US Govt. standards for 508A Compliance. We really need this product and all plugins to be 100% compatible to continue using Confluence or other Atlassian products.

            Stephen Gramm added a comment - Creating this document, VPAT, does not help us when it comes to the US Govt. standards for 508A Compliance. We really need this product and all plugins to be 100% compatible to continue using Confluence or other Atlassian products.

            apark4 added a comment -

            @achowdhury In regards to the Confluence VPAT, @scurtis stated on https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRA-5574 that the VPAT is created but not completed. Can Atlassian provide a timeline for when this will be available?

            apark4 added a comment - @achowdhury In regards to the Confluence VPAT, @scurtis stated on https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRA-5574 that the VPAT is created but not completed. Can Atlassian provide a timeline for when this will be available?

            Thilo Paul-Stüve added a comment - - edited

            +1 This is of importance for german government workplaces, e.g., universities, too.

            Thilo Paul-Stüve added a comment - - edited +1 This is of importance for german government workplaces, e.g., universities, too.

            We have been using Confluence for many years, and it is AWESOME. Our users love it and wish to continue using it in the future.

            The only significant issue is that when management asks: "Is Confluence v.X.X.X compliant with Section 508 Standards?" Then we do not have a valid answer that will allow us to continue using it in a U.S Government workplace.

            May we know when and which version of Confluence will be Section 508 compliant?

            Stephen Gramm added a comment - We have been using Confluence for many years, and it is AWESOME. Our users love it and wish to continue using it in the future. The only significant issue is that when management asks: "Is Confluence v.X.X.X compliant with Section 508 Standards?" Then we do not have a valid answer that will allow us to continue using it in a U.S Government workplace. May we know when and which version of Confluence will be Section 508 compliant?

            Hard to understand what the Atlassian commitment is in terms of delivering a compliant UI. Can someone from Atlassian clarify?

            Bob Kennedy added a comment - Hard to understand what the Atlassian commitment is in terms of delivering a compliant UI. Can someone from Atlassian clarify?

            You can see how long this is taking so I am not sure whether or not anything is being done to make Confluence compliant with U.S. Regulations for Section 508.

            Stephen Gramm added a comment - You can see how long this is taking so I am not sure whether or not anything is being done to make Confluence compliant with U.S. Regulations for Section 508.

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