WCAG
Web Programming(IT342) Assignment 2
HISTORY
WCAG is
a part of web accessibility guidelines by the W3Cs Web Accessibility Initiative. WCAG 1.0 started on 1999. WCAG sumurai led by Joe clark started making corrections and build extensions now called WCAG 2.0 by 2008 WCAG 2.0 is the latest version in use.
Understanding WCAG
Web content =
web pages, websites, web applications, web documents, etc. And Accessibility means format should be accessible. Web Accessibility also is a measure of how effectively all people, including those with disabilities, are able to access and use web.
WCAG 2.0 Principles
Content must be Perceivable. Interface components in the content must be Operable Content and controls must be Understandable Content should be Robust enough to work with current and future user agents
source: http://www.w3.org/TR/WCGA20/
Properties of Accessible Sites:
Can
be used by people with physical impairments. Can be used by people who are technically and educationally backwards. Easy for novice users to use. Work with widest range of browsers and current internet conventions. Should meet all the guidelines of WCAG 2.0
Web Accessibility relation with Business
Better the
accessibility better is the relation with public users. Reduces the risk of Legal Actions since WCAG is a part of W3C standard. It will increase the website use thus increasing the revenue. Direct cost savings. Increase the search engine optimization.
WCAG 2.0 Guidelines
Text Alternatives:
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, Braille, speech, symbols or simpler language. Time-Based Media: Provide alternatives for time-based media
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Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways without losing information or structure. Distinguishable : Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background. More on next slide..
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Keyboard Accessible Enough time Seizures Navigable Readable
Predictable
Input Assistance
Compatible
Success Criteria:
There are
total of 61 success criteria. It is used for specifying website requirements and conformance testing. Few guidelines are as follows: Info and Relationships. Meaningful Sequence. Sensory Characteristics. Testable and Flexible. And many more.
Accessibility Supported Technology:
Web content technology must meet two requirements to qualify as an accessibility supported web content technology. The way that the web content technology is used must be supported by users assistive technology. The web content technology must have accessibility-supported user-agents available to users.
Source: www.w3.org/TR/UNSERSTANDING-WCGA20/conformance.html
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W3C does
not specify how much support is necessary for the particular use of web technologies to be considered as accessibility supported. However, only accessibility supported ways of using technologies can be relied upon to satisfy the WCAG Success Criteria.
Levels of Conformance :
Level A: For
Level A conformance( the minimum level of conformance), the web page should satisfy all the Level A success criteria. Level AA: The web page should satisfy both Level A and AA success criteria. Level AAA:The web page should satisfy all the level A, AA, AAA success criteria defined by the standards.
Source: http:www.w3.org/WAI/intro/wcag20
Challenges for WCAG
Flexibility for
developers so that they can test their pages with it. Listing the web technologies which are under accessibility standards. Encouraging government to use the standards so as to benefit the novice users.
