Standards Glossary

Here you can find important tech terms and definitions, explained in a simple and clear way.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a highly detailed set of technical rules published by the WAI that explain exactly how to make web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are organized into four core principles—content must be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR)—and are graded on three levels of strictness: A (Minimum), AA (Standard), and AAA (Exceptional).

Website Accessibility

Website Accessibility is the non-negotiable standard for creating a truly inclusive User Experience (UX). It requires adherence to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and includes: semantic HTML, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and alt text.

Accessibility

Accessibility refers to removing barriers that prevent people with disabilities from interacting with a website. This includes users with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments. Adherence to web accessibility relies on meeting the standards set by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).