May 1, 2024
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The W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 is the international standard for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. WCAG 2.1 provides guidelines for making web content accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including those who are blind, deaf, or have cognitive impairments.
What is WCAG 2.1?
WCAG 2.1 is a set of guidelines for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. It is based on the principles of perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness. Perceivability refers to the ability of users to perceive the content of a web page, regardless of their sensory abilities. Operability refers to the ability of users to interact with the content of a web page, regardless of their physical abilities. Understandability refers to the ability of users to understand the content of a web page, regardless of their cognitive abilities. Robustness refers to the ability of web content to be accessed by a wide range of assistive technologies.
Why is WCAG 2.1 important?
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Find a path to becoming a WCAG 2.1. Learn more at:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
WCAG 2.1.
Provides practical guidance on how to design accessible websites and applications. It covers a wide range of topics, including visual design, keyboard accessibility, and cognitive accessibility.
Provides a comprehensive overview of inclusive web design patterns and principles. It covers a wide range of topics, including color contrast, typography, and layout.
Provides a comprehensive overview of web accessibility for developers. It covers a wide range of topics, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA.
Provides a comprehensive overview of web accessibility for people with cognitive disabilities. It covers a wide range of topics, including cognitive impairments, assistive technology, and design strategies.
Provides a practical guide to creating accessible websites and applications. It covers a wide range of topics, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and testing.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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