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EN 301 549 Chapter 5 Compliance Checklist
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Closed Functionality
EN 301 549 §5.1, Requirements for ICT with closed functionality where assistive technology cannot be connected.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.1.2.2 | Critical | ICT with closed functionality provides all visual content via audio output without requiring vision.Kiosks, ATMs, and embedded devices that cannot run screen readers must speak all on-screen text and status information aloud. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.1 | Critical | Audio output of visual information is available without requiring vision to operate it.The mechanism to enable audio output (e.g. Headphone jack, speech button) must itself be findable and operable without sight, tactile markers, standardised positioning. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.2 | Major | Auditory output is delivered privately when headphones are required.In public environments, audio output should default to a headphone jack. Volume controls must be tactilely operable. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.3 | Major | Audio output correlates with visual information in a logical order.When the screen shows a list or menu, the audio must read items in the same order. Random or out-of-order audio is disorienting. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.1.3.4 | Major | Speech output for user input confirmation is provided.When a user selects an option or enters data, the system must confirm the action via speech, e.g. 'You selected Option 2' or 'Amount entered: €50'. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Activation of Accessibility Features
EN 301 549 §5.2, Accessibility features must be discoverable and activatable without needing the feature itself.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Critical | Accessibility features can be discovered and activated without requiring the accessibility feature being activated.A screen reader toggle must be keyboard-accessible. A high-contrast mode switch must be visible in normal contrast. Don't create chicken-and-egg problems. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Major | Documentation for activating accessibility features is available in an accessible format.Instructions for enabling screen reader mode, captions, or keyboard navigation must not be locked inside an inaccessible format. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.2 | Major | Accessibility settings persist across sessions and are not reset on restart.If a user enables high contrast or text magnification, those settings should be preserved when they next use the product. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Biometrics
EN 301 549 §5.3, If biometric identification or control is used, alternatives must be provided.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.3 | Critical | If biometric authentication is used, at least one non-biometric alternative exists.Fingerprint, facial recognition, or voice authentication must have a fallback, PIN, password, or security key. Users with disabilities affecting biometric characteristics must not be locked out. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.3 | Major | The non-biometric alternative is equally secure and available in all contexts.The alternative must not be a degraded experience, e.g. If biometrics allow instant login, the PIN path should not require extra steps or verification. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Preservation of Accessibility
EN 301 549 §5.4, When ICT converts, transmits, or processes content, accessibility information must be preserved.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.4 | Critical | When content is converted or transmitted, accessibility metadata (alt text, captions, structure) is preserved.If your system transcodes documents, converts formats, or processes uploads, verify that alt text, heading structure, caption tracks, and ARIA attributes survive the pipeline. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.4 | Major | Accessibility information is not degraded during format conversion.Converting a tagged PDF to HTML should preserve heading levels and alt text. Converting EPUB to MOBI should preserve reading order. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |
Operable Parts
EN 301 549 §5.5–§5.9, Physical and input requirements for ICT controls.
| Ref | Severity | Requirement | Status | Notes / Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 301 549 §5.5.1 | Critical | Controls do not require tight grasping, pinching, or wrist twisting to operate.Buttons, switches, dials, and connectors must be operable with a closed fist or flat palm. This applies to hardware products and physical peripherals. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.5.2 | Major | Controls are tactilely discernible without activation.Users must be able to find and identify buttons and switches by touch without accidentally pressing them. Raised markers, distinct shapes, or textured surfaces help. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.6.1 | Major | Locking or toggle key status is determinable non-visually (tactile or audio).Caps Lock, Num Lock, toggle buttons, their on/off state must be communicated through touch or sound, not just an on-screen light. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.6.2 | Minor | Locking or toggle key status is determinable visually.The visual indicator for toggle state must meet contrast requirements and be clearly visible, not just a tiny LED. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.7 | Minor | Key repeat can be adjusted or disabled by the user.Users with motor impairments may accidentally hold keys. The repeat rate and delay must be configurable. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.8 | Minor | Double-strike key acceptance interval can be adjusted.Users with tremors may press a key twice unintentionally. The system should allow adjustment of the minimum time between accepted keystrokes. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A | |
| EN 301 549 §5.9 | Major | No simultaneous user actions are required unless an alternative exists.If a function requires pressing two keys at once (Ctrl+S) or using two hands, provide a sequential alternative, sticky keys support or menu option. | ☐ Pass ☐ Partial ☐ FAIL ☐ N/A |