This AT/IT list includes the operating systems, browsers, and assistive technologies that need to be taken into account when testing IT systems for accessibility. It describes what is likely to be used; it is not meant to be a recommendation for procuring new AT/IT. Commonwealth, vendor, and third-party testers must ensure IT systems work with at least the most current versions of the technologies on this list.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The list is a requirement of the IT Acquisition Accessibility Compliance Program and is referenced in its required contract language and should be included in the Request for Quotes (RFQ) or Request for Response (RFR). If this list is modified to meet the specific needs of a project, the reason should be described in the RFQ or RFR and the modified list must be included in the solicitation. Modifications could include, for example, adding older versions for a system with a lot of users or limiting the list for a mobile device-only application.
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Updates
Updates
Revision date |
Version |
Updates |
September 10, 2009 |
Version 1.1 |
Software versions updated |
April 23, 2010 |
Version 1.2 |
Software versions updated |
May 24, 2011 |
Version 1.3 |
Software versions updated |
February 10, 2012 |
Version 1.4 |
Software versions updated |
March 12, 2013 |
Version 2.0 |
Added mobile platforms, operating systems, and related assistive technologies; |
February 27, 2015 |
Version 2.1 |
Software versions updated |
November 9, 2016 |
Version 2.2 |
Software versions updated; removed non-browser desktop applications |
October 4, 2017 |
Version 2.3 |
Software versions updated. Window-Eyes and Microsoft Windows Mobile removed. |
September 28, 2020 | Version 2.4 | Software Versions updated. ZoomText Mac, Dragon for Mac, and Mobile Accessibility (android) removed. Fusion added. |
Operating Systems
Computers
Table 1: Computer Operating Systems
Operating System |
Supported Versions |
At Included in OS |
Vendor |
Apple OS X |
10.13 - 11.0 + |
VoiceOver, Hover Text, Zoom, Siri, Speak Screen, Dictation |
Apple
|
Microsoft Windows |
7 - 10 + |
Narrator, Magnifier, Dictate, Speech Recognition |
Microsoft |
Linux - Red Hat - Desktop |
7 - 8 + |
Redhat https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/rhel-desktop-datasheet
|
|
Linux - SUSE - Desktop |
12 - 15 + (Note: no v. 13 0r 14) |
SUSE |
|
Linux - Ubuntu - Desktop |
19.04 - 20.04 + |
Ubuntu |
Mobile
Table 2: Mobile Operating Systems
Operating System |
Supported Versions |
AT Included in Mobile OS |
Vendor |
Android OS |
9 - 11 + |
TalkBack, Magnifier, Text-to-speech, TTY mode |
|
Apple iOS |
12 - 14 + |
VoiceOver, Zoom, Siri, Speak, Dictation |
Apple |
Desktop Browsers by Operating System
Linux
Table 3: Linux Desktop Browsers
Application Type |
Application Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Browser |
Firefox |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Mozilla |
Browser |
Opera |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Opera |
Browser |
Chrome |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
|
Macintosh
Table 4: Macintosh Desktop Browsers
Application Type |
Application Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Browser |
Safari |
12 - 14 + |
Apple |
Browser |
Firefox |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Mozilla |
Browser |
Opera |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Opera |
Browser |
Chrome |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
|
Windows
Table 5: Windows Desktop Browsers
Application Type |
Application Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Browser |
Edge |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Microsoft |
Browser |
Internet Explorer |
11 |
Microsoft http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/products/ie/home |
Browser |
Firefox |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Mozilla |
Browser |
Opera |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Opera |
Browser |
Chrome |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
|
Mobile Browsers by Operating System
Apple iOS
Table 6: Apple iOS Mobile Browsers
Application Type |
Application Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Browser |
Chrome |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
|
Browser |
Opera Touch (Mini no longer available) |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Opera |
Browser |
Safari |
As released with iOS |
Apple |
Android
Table 7: Android Mobile Browsers
Application Type |
Application Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Browser |
Chrome |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome&hl=en |
Browser |
Opera Android |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Opera http://www.opera.com/mobile/opera-for-android
|
Browser |
Firefox |
Ongoing updates; use latest |
Mozilla |
Independent Assistive Technologies (AT) by platform
Linux
Table 8: Linux Assistive Technologies
AT Type |
AT Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Screen Reader |
Orca |
As released with GNOME |
GNOME Project |
Macintosh
Table 9: Macintosh Assistive Technologies
AT Type |
AT Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Braille Translation and Embossing |
Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) |
12.3 - 12.4 + |
Duxbury Systems |
Windows
Table 10: Windows Assistive Technologies
AT Type |
AT Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Braille Translation and Embossing |
Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT) |
12.3 - 12.4 + |
Duxbury Systems |
Screen Reader and Screen Magnification | Fusion | 11 - 2019 + |
Freedom Scientific |
Screen Reader |
JAWS for Windows |
2018 - 2020 + |
Freedom Scientific |
Screen Reader |
NVDA |
2019.1 - 2020.2 + |
NV Access |
Screen Magnification |
ZoomText |
10.0 - 11.0 + |
Freedom Scientific https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/zoomtext |
Screen Magnification |
MAGic |
15 - End of Support 12/2020 |
Freedom Scientific |
Text to Speech |
Kurzweil 1000 |
13 - 14 + |
Kurzweil Education https://www.kurzweiledu.com/products/kurzweil-1000-v14-windows.html |
Voice Recognition |
Dragon Professional Individual |
14 - 15 + |
Nuance https://www.nuance.com/dragon/business-solutions/dragon-professional-individual |
Apple iOS
Table 11: Apple iOS Assistive Technologies
AT Type |
AT Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Voice Recognition |
Dragon Anywhere |
1.7 - 1.85 + |
Nuance |
Android
Table 12: Android Assistive Technologies
AT Type |
AT Name |
Versions Supported |
Vendor |
Voice Recognition |
Dragon Anywhere |
1.5 - 1.85 + |
Nuance |
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