Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of international standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. They provide recommendations for making websites, applications, and digital content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. WCAG is widely adopted globally as the benchmark for digital accessibility compliance.
Developers should learn and apply WCAG to ensure their digital products are inclusive and legally compliant, as many countries have laws mandating accessibility (e.g., ADA in the U.S., AODA in Canada). It's essential for building websites and applications that serve diverse user bases, improve SEO, and enhance usability for everyone, not just those with disabilities. Use cases include developing government sites, educational platforms, e-commerce, and any public-facing digital service where accessibility is a priority.