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ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®Storytelling Modules plugin accessibility conformance report

Accessibility Conformance Report — WCAG Edition

(Based on VPAT® Version 2.5)

Name of Product/Version
ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®Storytelling Modules
Report Date
September 22, 2025
Product Description
WordPress plugin to assist in storytelling efforts for the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®
Notes
Plugin evaluated to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Only tables one (Level A) and two (Level AA) are displayed as table three (Level AAA) is not required.
Evaluation Methods Used
A sample site using the plugin to create multiple stories with all controls available was used for testing. The end user output was evalutated. Automated tools — DubBot, SortSite, LightHouse, SiteImprove, WAVE, Axe, and Accessibility Insights — were used to determine what criteria needed to be addressed. Code reviews were conducted with members of the Accessible Technology Services team; visual regression testing was conducted with the University Marketing and Communications team.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Contact Information
ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®Web Strategy, uweb@uw.edu

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:

Standard/Guideline

Included In Report

Level A (YES)
Level AA (YES)
Level AAA (NO)
Level A (YES)
Level AA (YES)
Level AAA (NO)
Level A (NO)
Level AA (NO)
Level AAA (NO)

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

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. This can only be used in WCAG Level AAA criteria.

WCAG 2.x Report

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the .

Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports Users are encouraged to caption their videos, provide audio descriptions, and use YouTube for hosting their videos and embed using the Flexible Media Block in Storytelling Modules.
(Level A) Supports Users are encouraged to caption their videos, provide audio descriptions, and use YouTube for hosting their videos and embed using the Flexible Media Block in Storytelling Modules.
(Level A) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to caption their videos, provide audio descriptions, and use YouTube for hosting their videos and embed using the Flexible Media Block in Storytelling Modules.
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules supports keyboard navigation, but there are no keyboard shortcuts built in.
(Level A) Not Applicable
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports We encourage users to follow best practices when creating link labels. See our Writing for the web guide for details.
(Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable
(Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable
(Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable
(Level A 2.1 and 2.2) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A) Does Not Support
(Level A) Supports
(Level A) Supports
(Level A 2.2 only) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level A 2.2 only) Not Applicable
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
WCAG 2.0 and 2.1 – Always answer ‘Supports’
WCAG 2.2 (obsolete and removed) – Does not apply
Supports For WCAG 2.0 and 2.1, the September 2023 errata update indicates this criterion is always supported. See the and the .
(Level A) Supports

Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA

Notes:

Criteria Conformance Level Remarks and Explanations
(Level AA) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to caption their videos and provide audio descriptions.
(Level AA) Not Applicable Users are encouraged to caption their videos and provide audio descriptions.
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Supports
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable
(Level AA) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level AA) Supports
(Level AA) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Supports
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Supports
(Level AA) Supports
(Level AA) Supports Users are encouraged to ensure their content meets this requirement.
(Level AA) Supports
(Level AA 2.2 only) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules is compatible to 2.1.
(Level AA 2.2 only) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules is compatible to 2.1.
(Level AA 2.2 only) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules is compatible to 2.1.
(Level AA) Supports
(Level AA) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules does not have a navigation component. Users are encouraged to have a consistent navigation on their website.
(Level AA) Supports
(Level AA) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules does not support complex forms or applications.
(Level AA) Not Applicable The user is responsible for ensuring the accessibility of legal, financial, or similar systems.
(Level AA 2.2 only) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules is compatible to 2.1.
(Level AA 2.1 and 2.2) Not Applicable Storytelling Modules does not support complex forms or applications.

Table 3: Success Criteria, Level AAA

Notes: Theme evaluated to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Only tables one (Level A) and two (Level AA) are displayed as table three (Level AAA) is not required.