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Accessibility Matters

When it comes to accessibility – our goal is simple: Ensure that DevExpress UI components/libraries can be used by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. From our award-winning desktop and web UI components to our optimized mobile UI libraries, accessibility-compliance lies at the heart of  our development process.

DevExpress Accessibility

Accessibility Compliance Standards

At present, DevExpress UI component libraries are tested against the following accessibility criteria:

WCAG 2.2 (Level A and AA)

A comprehensive accessibility framework – designed to promote access for all individuals, including those with visual, auditory, and mobility impairments.

Section 508

A U.S. accessibility standard – designed to make information technology accessible to individuals with disabilities.

EN 301 549

A European accessibility standard – for public procurement of ICT products and services.

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Please review our Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT)* to learn more about accessibility guideline conformance (for both DevExpress .NET and JavaScript UI libraries).

Accessibility-related Testing Protocols & Procedures

We use a variety of tools/methodologies to maximize adherence to globally accepted accessibility standards:

 
Automated Testing - DevExpress Accessibility

  • Automated Testing
    We employ state-of-the-art automated accessibility testing tools (such as WAVE Evaluation Tool and Axe® accessibility testing tools) to isolate common issues such as color contrast errors, missing element names/labels, and improper use of semantic HTML.

  • Manual Testing
    Our accessibility specialists manually test DevExpress UI components/libraries to identify issues that automated tools can miss (such as logical focus order, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility).

  • User Feedback
    Engagement with our user community helps identify usability challenges and allows us to refine our implementation to better serve the needs of our global user base.

  • Continuous Monitoring
    We actively monitor evolving accessibility standards/emerging technologies and update our UI components/libraries as necessary.

# Accessibility Conformance Reports by Supported
Development Platform – VPAT® 2.5

The following documents include compliance tables for WCAG 2.2 (Level A or AA), Section 508, and EN 301 549:

 

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Need help or require additional information? We are here to help.

If you have a question about a DevExpress ACR, please email management@devexpress.com — we will be happy to follow up.

* "Voluntary Product Accessibility Template" and "VPAT" are registered service marks of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI).