Name of Product/Version: Science 4 Us
Report Date: 2026-03-12
Product Description: ExploreLearning Science4Us is a comprehensive, standards-based digital science curriculum specifically designed for elementary school students in grades K-2. It provides a solid foundation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) by integrating science with literacy and math, engaging young learners through interactive games, songs, virtual, and hands-on activities.
Contact Information: [email protected]
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Evaluation Methods Used: Deque Axe Monitor, Deque Axe Web Browser Tool, WebAIM Color Contrast Checker, Voice Over, NVDA
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline | Included In Report |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) | Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 | Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services - V3.2.1 (2021-03) | Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
Term | Definition |
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 2.x Level AAA. |
WCAG 2.1 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with Revised Section 508:
• Chapter 5 Software – Applies to software where products are delivered as a web application.
• Chapter 6 Support Documentation and Services – Applies to documentation.
Table 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Criteria | Level | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
1.1.1 Non-text Content | A | Supports |
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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) | A | Supports |
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1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
1.3.1 Info and Relationships | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence | A | Supports |
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics | A | Supports |
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1.4.1 Use of Color | A | Supports |
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1.4.2 Audio Control | A | Supports |
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2.1.1 Keyboard | A | Supports |
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap | A | Supports |
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2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts | A | Supports |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable | A | Supports |
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2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide | A | Supports |
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2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold | A | Supports |
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
2.4.2 Page Titled | A | Supports |
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2.4.3 Focus Order | A | Supports |
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures | A | Supports |
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2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation | A | Supports |
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2.5.3 Label in Name | A | Supports |
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2.5.4 Motion Actuation | A | Supports |
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3.1.1 Language of Page | A | Supports |
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3.2.1 On Focus | A | Supports |
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3.2.2 On Input | A | Supports |
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3.3.1 Error Identification | A | Supports |
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3.3.2 Labels or Instructions | A | Supports |
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4.1.1 Parsing | A | Supports |
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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | A | Partially Supports | Explore Learning is currently working to remediate these issues and expect to remediate prior to April 2026. |
Table 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Criteria | Level | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) | AA | Not Applicable | S4U does not have any live video. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) | AA | Supports | Videos requiring audio descriptions have an alternate available. |
1.3.4 Orientation | AA | Supports |
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1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose | AA | Supports |
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1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) | AA | Supports |
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1.4.4 Resize Text | AA | Supports |
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1.4.5 Images of Text | AA | Supports |
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1.4.10 Reflow | AA | Supports |
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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast | AA | Supports |
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1.4.12 Text Spacing | AA | Supports |
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1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus | AA | Supports |
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2.4.5 Multiple Ways | AA | Supports |
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2.4.6 Headings and Labels | AA | Supports |
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2.4.7 Focus Visible | AA | Supports |
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3.1.2 Language of Parts | AA | Supports |
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3.2.3 Consistent Navigation | AA | Supports |
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3.2.4 Consistent Identification | AA | Supports |
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3.3.3 Error Suggestion | AA | Supports |
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3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | AA | Supports |
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4.1.3 Status Messages | AA | Supports |
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Revised Section 508 Report
Chapter 5: Software
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features | Supports |
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502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features | Supports |
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502.3 Accessibility Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
502.3.1 Object Information | Supports |
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502.3.2 Modification of Object Information | Supports |
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502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers | Supports |
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502.3.4 Values | Supports |
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502.3.5 Modification of Values | Supports |
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502.3.6 Label Relationships | Supports |
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502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships | Supports |
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502.3.8 Text | Supports |
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502.3.9 Modification of Text | Supports |
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Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
502.3.10 List of Actions | Supports |
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502.3.11 Actions on Objects | Supports |
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502.3.12 Focus Cursor | Supports |
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502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor | Supports |
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502.3.14 Event Notification | Supports |
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502.4 Platform Accessibility Features | Supports |
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503 Applications | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
503.2 User Preferences | Supports |
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503.3 Alternative User Interfaces | Supports |
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503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
503.4.1 Caption Controls | Not Applicable |
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503.4.2 Audio Description Controls | Not Applicable |
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504 Authoring Tools | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion | Supports |
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504.2.2 PDF Export | Supports |
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504.3 Prompts | Supports |
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504.4 Templates | Supports |
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Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
601.1 Scope | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
602 Support Documentation | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supports |
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602.3 Electronic Support Documentation | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non- Electronic Support Documentation | Supports |
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603 Support Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features | Supports |
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603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs | Supports |
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EN 301 549 Report
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
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Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Chapter 10: Non-Web Documents
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
10.0 General (informative) | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
10.5 Caption positioning | Not Applicable |
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10.6 Audio description timing | Not Applicable |
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Chapter 11: Software
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
11.0 General (informative) | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.5 Interoperability with assistive technology | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.5.1 Closed functionality | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.5.2 Accessibility services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface | See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 | See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies | See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 | See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services | See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 | See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology | Supports |
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11.5.2.5 Object information | Supports |
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11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers | Supports |
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11.5.2.7 Values | Supports |
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11.5.2.8 Label relationships | Supports |
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11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships | Supports |
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11.5.2.10 Text | Supports |
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11.5.2.11 List of available actions | Supports |
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11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions | Supports |
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11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes | Supports |
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11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes | Supports |
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11.5.2.15 Change notification | Supports |
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11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties | Supports |
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11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text | Supports |
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Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
11.6 Documented accessibility usage | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features | Supports |
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11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features | Supports |
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11.7 User preferences | Supports |
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11.8 Authoring tools | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.8.1 Content technology | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation | See WCAG 2.x section (If not authoring tool, enter “Not Applicable”) | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations | Supports |
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11.8.4 Repair assistance | Supports |
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11.8.5 Templates | Supports |
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Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Criteria | Conformance Level | Remarks and Explanations |
12.1 Product documentation | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
12.1.1 Accessibility and compatibility features | Supports |
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12.1.2 Accessible documentation | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
12.2 Support Services | Heading cell – no response required | Heading cell – no response required |
12.2.2 Information on accessibility and compatibility features | Supports |
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12.2.3 Effective communication | Supports |
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12.2.4 Accessible documentation | See WCAG 2.x section | See information in WCAG 2.x section |
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