The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Become accessible to everyone and reap the benefits! The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) by W3C set an international standard for creating inclusive digital spaces. How to make your website WCAG compliant? Eye-Able® makes it easy!

Benefits for organizations

Increased reach

By removing barriers, the reach of digital services is increased. People with disabilities can thus access information and services without any problems. This also promotes general inclusion and equality in the digital space.

Legal security

Compliance with the WCAG ensures that organizations meet legal requirements, avoiding legal conflicts and possible sanctions. It also protects the organization from potential lawsuits and improves compliance standards.

Positive publicity

Organizations that provide accessible services demonstrate their commitment to inclusion and social responsibility. This can strengthen the organization's public image and increase user confidence.

Increased user friendliness

Accessible designs are often more user-friendly for people without disabilities. A clear structure, easy-to-read text and intuitive navigation improve the overall user experience.

Overview

All about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

What are the WCAG?

The WCAG set the standard for creating accessible digital content and websites for people with disabilities. As technology and trends shift, the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) and the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) collaborate with disability community working groups to periodically review and update these guidelines.

Adopt WCAG for Inclusive Digital Access!

These guidelines aim to make web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities, covering a wide range of recommendations for making web content more usable. Compliance with WCAG is crucial for public sector websites and mobile applications under the EU Web Accessibility Directive.

What does accessibility mean anyway?

The German Disability Equality Act (BGG), in effect since 2002, defines accessibility as the ability of people with disabilities to find, access, and use facilities, transportation, information systems, communication tools, and other designed areas of life in the same way as people without disabilities, without difficulty or outside assistance. This ensures that people with disabilities can use everything independently, just like anyone else.

Absolute necessity for people with disabilities

Around 1 billion people worldwide have a disability. Of these, 215 million are visually impaired and therefore have major problems with website usability. It is no longer enough just to make buildings accessible; inclusion must also be practiced on the Internet. All people should be able to participate equally in digital media.

Key principles

The four WCAG principles

Perceivable

Information and components on a website must be accessible to all people (e.g. through image descriptions, alternative text).

Operable

All people, including those with physical or cognitive disabilities, can easily navigate and interact with all components (e.g. clear structure, simple controls).

Understandable

The language and content is easy to understand for all people, whether they have learning difficulties or are non-native speakers (e.g. through clear forms, simple language).

Robust

Content must work reliably across different technologies and assistive devices. This ensures accessibility as technologies change.

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Facts

Everything about the WCAG

Who can benefit from the WCAG?

  • Businesses and Organizations
  • Public Sector Bodies
  • All website owners and developers

By adhering to WCAG, you help create an inclusive web experience for all users. Become accessible and benefit from increased reach, an inclusive image and more!

The Main Goals of WCAG

The guidelines aim to ensure that all individuals, regardless of ability, can access digital content equally. The core values are to remove barriers, enhance usability and promote inclusivity.

Which products and services are covered by the WCAG?

  • Websites and Web Applications
  • Mobile Apps
  • Digital Documents
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The internet is for everyone, and that's why Eye-Able® has a range of built-in features that ensure more people than ever before can exercise their right to digital accessibility.

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You are well prepared and pave the way to digital inclusion for your company. Our accessibility service helps you do just that.

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Report

Control center for digital accessibility

Elevate your digital presence with Eye-Able® Report. Scan your entire system and all subsystems for WCAG compliance with ease. You get a comprehensive overview of all issues across your websites, empowering you to address and resolve accessibility challenges efficiently.

Audit

Browser testing software for BITV and WCAG

Independently test your website for WCAG compliance. This tool not only identifies areas for improvement, but also provides actionable steps to optimize your site's accessibility. Audit helps you effectively comply with all major standards to stay ahead of the digital inclusion curve.

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Your personal assistant for digital accessibility

Meet Ally, your personal AI expert for achieving digital accessibility. Receive detailed reports and real-time improvement suggestions, all while ensuring your data stays private. Experience AI-supported consulting that guides you every step of the way.

Plain language AI

Simplify complex content

Our AI tool transforms complex content into easy-to-understand text. Improve your website's accessibility by simplifying text entry in real time and making your content easier to read for everyone.

AI Website Translation

Making content accessible worldwide

Easily break down language barriers with our AI website translation. Automatically translate your content into multiple languages, manage revisions from a user-friendly dashboard, and integrate effortlessly for global reach.

Assist

Assistance software for customizing the web

Personalize your accessibility experience with Eye-Able® Assist! It offers over 25 customizable settings to tailor your web experience to individual needs.

Workshops & tests

Workshops and tests for digital accessibility

Equip your team with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive digital environments! As a holistic provider, we offer comprehensive tests according to BITV and WCAG, along with training and workshops on digital accessibility.