+
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
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+ The Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that describes
+ how an information technology (IT) product, such as software, hardware, or
+ web-based applications, meets the accessibility standards defined by Section 508
+ of the US Rehabilitation Act. This VPAT describes the accessibility features of
+ the OpenVox open-source project.
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+ - Product Name: OpenVox
+ - Version: (all versions)
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Evaluation Methods Used
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+ This VPAT is based on a review of the OpenVox tool and project documentation,
+ including the project website and the software documentation. It also references
+ upstream documentation from the
+ puppet.com
+ website.
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Section 1194.21 — Software Applications and Operating Systems
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+ OpenVox is a command-line utility for configuring, automating, and managing
+ computer infrastructure. It is designed as a server-agent model, driven by a
+ plain-text codebase. This means that once installed and configured, most users'
+ interactions will be via writing or editing code in their text editor of choice.
+ Users with accessibility needs may configure their editors with the assistive
+ technologies they rely on.
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+ Administering, configuring, or using the software generally involves editing files
+ on the filesystem and executing commands. Like other command-line tools, this
+ software can be used with screen readers and other assistive technologies to
+ access the command-line interface to perform these operations. The OpenVox
+ software interface itself is not optimized for use with assistive technologies.
+ Users with accessibility needs may configure their command line terminal and
+ editors with the assistive technologies they rely on.
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Section 1194.22 — Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications
+
OpenVox does not have any web-based features, so this section does not apply.
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+
Section 1194.23 — Telecommunications Products
+
OpenVox does not include any telecommunications features, so this section does not apply.
+
+
Section 1194.24 — Video and Multimedia Products
+
OpenVox does not include any video or multimedia features, so this section does not apply.
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+
Section 1194.25 — Self-Contained, Closed Products
+
OpenVox is an open-source command-line utility and does not meet the requirements of this section.
+
+
Section 1194.26 — Desktop and Portable Computers
+
+ OpenVox is a command-line utility and does not include a graphical user interface
+ (GUI or TUI) that could be used with assistive technologies. This section does not
+ apply.
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+
Section 1194.31 — Functional Performance Criteria
+
OpenVox does not include any functional performance criteria.
+
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Section 1194.41 — Information, Documentation, and Support
+
+ The OpenVox project provides built-in documentation in the form of Unix man pages
+ and help function output. This documentation is accessible using screen readers
+ and other assistive technologies. The Vox Pupuli project publishes online
+ documentation in HTML format, which is accessible using screen readers and other
+ assistive technologies. The documentation includes installation instructions,
+ tutorials, best-practice guides, and other resources. However, this documentation
+ is not designed with accessibility needs in mind and may be difficult to read with
+ some screen readers and other assistive technologies. The project does not offer
+ any support services for users with disabilities.
+
+
+ As the OpenVox project is a fork of the formerly open source Puppet project, users
+ often also refer to the upstream Puppet documentation. This upstream documentation
+ includes installation and configuration instructions, conceptual guides, language
+ references, and other resources. However, this upstream documentation is not
+ designed with accessibility needs in mind and relies on Javascript in the browser
+ for basic functionality. This may make it difficult to read or navigate with some
+ screen readers and other assistive technologies.
+
+
+ Like most technical documentation, OpenVox and Puppet documentation may be
+ technical and difficult for non-technical users to understand.
+
+
+
Conclusion
+
+ OpenVox is an open-source command-line utility that provides basic accessibility
+ features for users who rely on assistive technologies. However, the software is
+ not optimized for use with assistive technologies and may require significant
+ customization to be accessible to all users. Users with accessibility needs may
+ configure their command line terminal and editors with the assistive technologies
+ they rely on. The project provides accessible online documentation, but may not be
+ suitable for non-technical users.
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