WCAG Regulations
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are international guidelines created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that digital content is accessible to everyone.
How?
The 4 Principles of Web Accessibility
Perceivable
Content must be presented in a way that everyone can perceive it, with alternatives like text for images or captions.
Operable
The web must be functional with keyboard, mouse, or assistive technologies, avoiding barriers like strict time constraints.
Understandable
Information must be clear and easy to understand, with consistent instructions and errors that are easy to correct.
Robust
Content must work with various technologies, including assistive tools, and remain accessible over time.
WCAG - Conformance Levels
Level A
Meets the most basic accessibility requirements. Its absence may prevent many users from accessing the content.
Level AA
The recommended level and required by many legal regulations. It ensures a reasonable level of accessibility for most users.
Level AAA
The highest level of accessibility. It is desirable but not mandatory, as it may be difficult to implement for all contexts.
Regulations
Other International Regulations
WCAG forms the basis of many laws and regulations around the world. Some of the most important include:
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
In the U.S., businesses and public entities are required to comply with guidelines to avoid discrimination.
EAA
European Accessibility Act
European regulation requiring accessibility in digital products and services starting in 2025.
EN 301 549
European Accessibility Standard
European technical standard based on WCAG for information and communication technologies.
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