Level One Certification Course for University Students
Based on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev – WCAG Edition
Report Date: May 2025
Contact: nws@wineschool.us
Product Description
An asynchronous online certification course introducing foundational wine knowledge to university students. The course includes reading materials, interactive quizzes, and a final exam. It is designed for independent study without video or multimedia content.
Evaluation Methods Used
Accessibility testing was conducted using:
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen readers: NVDA (Windows) and VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
- Automated tools: Axe DevTools and Google Lighthouse
- No critical or serious accessibility violations were identified.
The course is built for WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance and was reviewed by testers familiar with both general product functionality and accessibility workflows.
Applicable Standards and Guidelines
| Standard / Guideline | Level A | Level AA | Level AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.0 (ISO/IEC 40500) | Yes | Yes | No |
| WCAG 2.1 | Yes | Yes | No |
| WCAG 2.2 | No | No | No |
Terms
- Supports: The functionality meets the criterion with no known defects or with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality does not fully meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: Used only for Level AAA criteria not assessed.
WCAG 2.1 Conformance Table (Level A & AA)
| Criteria | Conformance | Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 Non-text Content | Supports | All non-text elements (e.g., icons) have accessible text alternatives. |
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Supports | Proper HTML markup is used to convey structure. |
| 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence | Supports | Reading order is logical and preserved. |
| 1.4.1 Use of Color | Supports | Color is never the sole means of conveying meaning. |
| 2.1.1 Keyboard | Supports | All interactive elements are fully keyboard-navigable. |
| 2.4.3 Focus Order | Supports | Focus order is consistent and predictable. |
| 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | Supports | Links clearly describe their destination. |
| 3.3.1 Error Identification | Supports | Errors in forms and quizzes are clearly identified. |
| 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions | Supports | All input fields are properly labeled. |
| 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | Supports | All text meets minimum contrast requirements. |
| 1.4.4 Resize Text | Supports | Page content remains readable and functional when text is resized. |
| 1.4.5 Images of Text | Not Applicable | No images of text are used. |
| 2.4.6 Headings and Labels | Supports | Clear and descriptive headings and labels are used throughout. |
| 2.4.7 Focus Visible | Supports | Focus is visible and clearly indicated. |
| 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation | Supports | Navigation order and structure are consistent across course modules. |
| 3.2.4 Consistent Identification | Supports | Icons, links, and buttons are labeled consistently. |
| 3.3.3 Error Suggestion | Supports | Forms and quizzes suggest corrections when errors are made. |
| 3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | Not Applicable | No high-risk data entry tasks are present. |
Notes
- This version of the course does not include video, audio, or live content.
- No known accessibility barriers have been identified at this time.
- Future iterations of the course will continue to be tested and reviewed for conformance as new WCAG updates are adopted.
