Web Design & UX

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)

Quick Definition

WCAG is the W3C accessibility standard with three conformance levels: A (basic), AA (typical legal/best-practice), AAA (highest).

In context

Most regulations and legal requirements target WCAG 2.1 AA. Toronto businesses serving Ontario must consider AODA compliance which references WCAG. Tools: axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse accessibility audit.

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