Understanding WCAG: Making the Web More Accessible for Everyone
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are an internationally recognized set of rules developed by the W3C to help make websites and digital content more accessible to people with disabilities.
What does WCAG stand for?
WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It’s a framework used globally to improve accessibility for users with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments.
Why is WCAG important?
An accessible website is a better website—for everyone. Whether it’s someone using a screen reader, navigating with a keyboard, or simply trying to read content on a mobile device with glare, WCAG helps ensure content is readable, understandable, and usable.
What level of compliance is required?
There are three levels of conformance:
- A (basic)
- AA (recommended and often required by law)
- AAA (enhanced, not always feasible)
QookieQloud™ is compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which is the current legal standard in many regions (including the EU and US).
How QookieQloud™ helps
- The QookieQloud agent is designed with accessibility in mind.
- We validate against WCAG 2.1 AA.
- A Live WCAG Validator is built into the Customizer, so you can adjust colors and contrast and see compliance updates instantly.
