Ethics & Safety
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(WCAG)
Definition
A set of internationally recognized guidelines from the W3C for making web content accessible to people with disabilities.In-Depth Explanation
WCAG is published by the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative and organized around four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. Conformance is measured at three levels — A (basic), AA (the level most laws and regulations require), and AAA (the strictest). WCAG 2.2, released in October 2023, is the current version, while earlier 2.0 and 2.1 versions remain valid. A VPAT or ACR document typically states which level a product meets.
Real-World Example
A SaaS dashboard publishes a VPAT stating it conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level AA to satisfy accessibility requirements.
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