The WCAG are a set of international guidelines created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to help make web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines cover areas like text alternatives, navigation, color contrast, and more.
WCAG has three levels of conformance: A (minimum), AA (recommended for most websites), and AAA (the highest standard).
Why It Matters:
Following WCAG helps businesses meet legal requirements, improve user experience, and reduce the risk of accessibility-related lawsuits.
Where It’s Used:
WCAG standards guide website design, development, content creation, and legal compliance efforts worldwide.
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