WEB CONTENT ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES
WCAG defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities—and better for everyone.
Compliance Target
WCAG 2.2 AA
The evolution of WCAG standards
WCAG 1.0
First guidelines released
WCAG 2.0
Technology-neutral approach
WCAG 2.1
Mobile & cognitive support
WCAG 2.2
Authentication & navigation
WCAG 3.0
Outcome-based testing
THE POUR FRAMEWORK
Every WCAG guideline maps to one of these principles. Master these, and you understand accessibility.
Users must be able to perceive the information being presented. It can't be invisible to all of their senses.
Users must be able to operate the interface. The interface cannot require interaction that a user cannot perform.
Users must be able to understand the information and operation of the user interface.
Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
CONFORMANCE LEVELS
Level AA is the gold standard for most organizations—it's the legal standard for most regulations.
Essential barriers removed
Most barriers addressed
Maximum accessibility
THE BUSINESS CASE
Beyond the legal requirements, accessibility opens your product to a massive market and improves experience for everyone.
See exactly how A11yCore covers 60+ WCAG success criteria with our detailed compliance breakdown.