# Corvalon HRM Accessibility Conformance Report ## VPAT Version 2.5 (Revised Section 508 Edition) **Product:** Corvalon HRM Platform **Version:** Current release **Report Date:** 2026-03-19 **Contact:** accessibility@corvalonhrm.com --- ## Evaluation Methods Corvalon evaluates accessibility using the following methods: | Method | Tool/Approach | Frequency | |--------|--------------|-----------| | Automated testing | jest-axe (axe-core engine) | Every build (CI/CD) | | Static analysis | eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y | Every build (CI/CD) | | Manual testing | Keyboard navigation, screen reader (NVDA, VoiceOver) | Per feature release | | Standards reference | WCAG 2.1 AA | Continuous | --- ## Applicable Standards This report covers the following standards: - **WCAG 2.1** (W3C Recommendation, June 2018) at Level AA - **Revised Section 508** (36 CFR 1194, January 2017) --- ## Terms - **Supports:** The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation. - **Partially Supports:** Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion. - **Does Not Support:** The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion. - **Not Applicable:** The criterion is not relevant to the product. - **Not Evaluated:** The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. --- ## WCAG 2.1 Level A Conformance | Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks | |----------|-------------------|---------| | **1.1.1 Non-text Content** | Supports | All images and icons include alt text or aria-label attributes. Decorative images use `alt=""` or `aria-hidden="true"`. lucide-react icons include accessible labels. | | **1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only** | Not Applicable | Platform does not include audio or video content. | | **1.2.2 Captions** | Not Applicable | No video content in the platform. | | **1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative** | Not Applicable | No video content in the platform. | | **1.3.1 Info and Relationships** | Supports | Semantic HTML used throughout (headings, lists, tables, form labels). shadcn/ui components provide proper ARIA roles and relationships. | | **1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence** | Supports | DOM order matches visual presentation. CSS layout does not alter reading order. | | **1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics** | Supports | Instructions do not rely solely on shape, color, size, or location. | | **1.4.1 Use of Color** | Supports | Color is not the sole means of conveying information. Status badges include text labels alongside color indicators. | | **1.4.2 Audio Control** | Not Applicable | No auto-playing audio. | | **2.1.1 Keyboard** | Supports | All interactive elements are keyboard accessible. Tab order follows logical flow. Custom components (drag-drop calibration, org chart) include keyboard alternatives. | | **2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap** | Supports | Focus can be moved away from all components using standard keyboard controls. Modal dialogs trap focus appropriately and release on close. | | **2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts** | Not Applicable | No single-character keyboard shortcuts implemented. | | **2.2.1 Timing Adjustable** | Supports | Session timeout includes warning and extension option. No other time-limited interactions. | | **2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide** | Not Applicable | No auto-updating or moving content. | | **2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold** | Supports | No content flashes more than three times per second. | | **2.4.1 Bypass Blocks** | Supports | "Skip to content" link provided at top of every page. Landmark regions (`
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