Why accessibility; WCAG structure and law
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This concept is being written. It gets the full five steps — explanation, predict, interview angle, practice with tests, and review cards. Here is exactly what it will cover, so you can study it elsewhere in the meantime.
What it covers
- disability is common (cite WHO)
- POUR principles
- levels A/AA/AAA
- WCAG 2.2 new criteria: A/AA — 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.5.8, 3.2.6, 3.3.7, 3.3.8
- AAA — 2.4.12, 2.4.13, 3.3.9
- 4.1.1 removed
- laws: ADA (US), EAA (EU, applies from 28 Jun 2025), India's RPwD Act 2016 and GIGW (cite)
- WCAG 3 is a draft (facts)
Words you will know
What you will practise
- map 10 issues to success criteria
Interview questions this answers
- What is WCAG? What do levels A, AA and AAA mean?
- What changed in WCAG 2.2?