WCAG levels and accessibility basics

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Topic: Check Website Accessibility

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Primary source: https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/check-website-for-accessibility

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WCAG is a web content accessibility standard with three conformance levels: A, AA, and AAA.

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  • Which conformance levels are used in WCAG?: A, AA, and AAA.
  • When is website accessibility relevant for digital products and services?: It is relevant when digital products and services are intended to be accessible for people with disabilities.
  • What is the aim of the Accessibility Enhancement Act?: The Accessibility Enhancement Act aims to improve the accessibility of digital products and services for people with disabilities.

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What does WCAG mean when checking website accessibility?

WCAG is a web content accessibility standard with three conformance levels: A, AA, and AAA.

Which conformance levels are used in WCAG?

A, AA, and AAA.

When is website accessibility relevant for digital products and services?

It is relevant when digital products and services are intended to be accessible for people with disabilities.

What is the aim of the Accessibility Enhancement Act?

The Accessibility Enhancement Act aims to improve the accessibility of digital products and services for people with disabilities.

Sources

  1. https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/check-website-for-accessibility

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