WCAG Compliance
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Compliance refers to adhering to a set of international standards developed by the W3C to make web content accessible to people with disabilities. It provides guidelines for creating websites and applications that are perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. Compliance is typically measured against specific conformance levels (A, AA, AAA) to ensure digital accessibility.
Developers should learn and implement WCAG Compliance to meet legal requirements (e.g., ADA, Section 508), avoid discrimination lawsuits, and reach a broader audience, including over 1 billion people with disabilities globally. It is essential for public sector websites, e-commerce platforms, educational tools, and any application aiming for inclusivity, as it improves usability for all users and enhances SEO through better semantic HTML and structure.