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Functional Performance Criteria Checklist
EAA Annex I Section VII \u2014 Outcome-Based Accessibility Criteria
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Vision-Related Criteria
EAA Annex I Section VII(a)-(c), Products and services must be usable without vision, with limited vision, and without colour perception.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §VII(a) | Critical | At least one mode of operation does not require vision.Blind users must be able to complete all essential tasks. This means providing text-to-speech output, screen reader compatibility, or audio-based interaction. If any function is vision-only with no alternative, this criterion fails. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(a) | Critical | All visual information has a non-visual alternative (audio, tactile, or text-based).Every piece of information conveyed visually, text, images, charts, icons, status indicators, must have an equivalent non-visual representation. This includes error states, loading indicators, and confirmation messages. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(b) | Critical | At least one mode of operation is usable with limited vision.Users with low vision must be able to use the product. This means supporting magnification, high contrast, large text, and adjustable display settings. Test with 200% zoom and inverted colours. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(b) | Major | Text can be enlarged without loss of content or functionality.When text is scaled to 200%, no content should be cut off, overlapped, or hidden. This applies to both digital interfaces and hardware displays. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(b) | Major | Contrast and colour settings can be adjusted by the user.Users must be able to change text/background contrast ratios and colour schemes to suit their vision needs. Respect OS-level contrast settings. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(c) | Critical | At least one mode of operation does not require colour perception.No information, instruction, or control should rely solely on colour to convey meaning. Use text labels, patterns, shapes, or icons alongside colour. Test with a colour blindness simulator. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(c) | Major | Status indicators, error states, and data visualisations use non-colour cues.Red/green for pass/fail is insufficient. Add icons (checkmark/cross), text labels (Pass/Fail), or patterns. Charts must use patterns or labels, not just colour differentiation. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Hearing-Related Criteria
EAA Annex I Section VII(d)-(e), Products and services must be usable without hearing and with limited hearing.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §VII(d) | Critical | At least one mode of operation does not require hearing.Deaf users must be able to complete all essential tasks. All audio information, alerts, instructions, feedback, must have a visual or tactile equivalent. Captions for video, visual alerts for notifications. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(d) | Critical | All audio content has a visual or text alternative (captions, transcripts, visual alerts).Every sound, notification beeps, error tones, voice instructions, video audio, must have an equivalent visual representation. This includes system sounds and haptic feedback. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(e) | Major | At least one mode provides improved audio features for users with limited hearing.Users with partial hearing loss need: adjustable volume beyond normal range, frequency/equalisation adjustment, hearing aid compatibility (telecoil/Bluetooth), and reduced background noise. Test with hearing aid users. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(e) | Major | Audio output supports hearing aid coupling (magnetic or wireless).Devices with audio output should support T-coil (magnetic coupling) or Bluetooth hearing aid streaming profiles. This is especially important for phones, tablets, kiosks, and terminals. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Speech & Communication Criteria
EAA Annex I Section VII(f), Products and services must be usable without vocal capability.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §VII(f) | Critical | At least one mode of operation does not require speech or vocal input.Users who cannot speak (mute users, laryngectomy, speech disabilities) must have alternatives to voice commands, voice authentication, and spoken instructions. Provide text input, touch, or gesture alternatives. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(f) | Critical | Voice-activated features have a non-voice alternative.If your product uses voice commands (Siri, Alexa, voice search), provide an equivalent button, text, or touch interface for every voice-activated function. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(f) | Critical | Voice authentication has a non-voice fallback.Voice biometrics must not be the only authentication method. Provide PIN, password, fingerprint, or security key alternatives. See also the Biometric Matrix tool. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Motor & Physical Criteria
EAA Annex I Section VII(g)-(h), Products and services must be usable with limited manipulation, strength, or reach.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §VII(g) | Critical | At least one mode does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions.Users with motor impairments (tremors, paralysis, limited dexterity) must be able to operate the product. No pinching, twisting, or simultaneous multi-key presses should be required without an alternative. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(g) | Critical | Controls can be operated with one hand and do not require tight grasping.All physical controls (buttons, switches, connectors) and digital controls (touch targets, sliders) must be operable with limited strength and dexterity. Support sticky keys, switch access, and single-hand operation. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(h) | Major | All operable elements are within reach of seated and standing users.Physical controls and interactive elements must be reachable from a wheelchair (max 1220mm from floor) and from a standing position. Digital interfaces must not require precise pointing. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(h) | Major | Operable elements can be activated with limited reach and strength.Buttons must not require excessive force. Touch targets must be adequately sized. Physical controls must be operable with a closed fist. See the Touch Target Tester tool. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Cognitive & Seizure Criteria
EAA Annex I Section VII(i)-(k), Products and services must minimise seizure risk, support limited cognition, and protect privacy.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAA Annex I §VII(i) | Critical | No content or interaction triggers photosensitive seizures.No element flashes more than 3 times per second. Avoid rapid colour transitions, strobing effects, and high-contrast flashing patterns. Test with the PEAT (Photosensitive Epilepsy Analysis Tool) or Trace Centre Flicker tool. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(i) | Major | Users can disable or reduce animations and motion.Respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query. Provide a user setting to pause, stop, or disable animations, auto-playing content, and parallax effects. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(j) | Critical | At least one mode is simpler and easier to use for users with limited cognition.Provide clear, simple language. Use consistent navigation. Minimise the number of steps to complete tasks. Offer help text, tooltips, and error prevention. Avoid jargon and complex sentence structures. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(j) | Major | Error prevention and recovery mechanisms are provided.Users with cognitive disabilities make more errors. Provide clear error messages, undo functionality, confirmation steps for destructive actions, and auto-save. Do not time out without warning. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(j) | Major | Content is predictable, consistent layout, navigation, and terminology.Pages should use the same navigation structure, the same terminology for the same actions, and the same layout patterns throughout. Unexpected changes in context disorient users with cognitive disabilities. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EAA Annex I §VII(k) | Critical | Privacy is maintained when using accessibility features.Using accessibility features must not expose the user to privacy loss. Screen reader output should be available privately (headphones). Magnification should not expose content to bystanders. Biometric fallbacks must not require disclosing disability status. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |