WCAG

The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are international standards for making web content accessible. Developed by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium), they provide guidance for designing websites that are usable for everyone – including people with disabilities. WCAG is based on four core principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. These guidelines are the foundation of many legal accessibility requirements in the EU, the US, and other countries.

  • Developed by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium)
  • Aim: accessible websites for all users
  • Four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust
  • Current standard: WCAG 2.1, WCAG 2.2 is being finalized
  • Basis for laws like the European Accessibility Act
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