WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 guidelines now in JSON format for developers

Digital accessibility is not optional. It is a critical part of designing content that works for everyone. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide the global standard for making web and digital content usable by people with disabilities. From WCAG’s POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) to the different compliance levels A, AA, and AAA, organizations need to understand how these standards support legal compliance and inclusive access. Whether you work in education, government, or the private sector, following WCAG 2.2 helps future-proof your digital content, reduce legal risk, and support more equitable experiences for all users. Learn what WCAG means for your organization and how to start or strengthen your accessibility efforts. https://lnkd.in/ei9wTi9f #DigitalAccessibility #InclusionMatters #WCAGCompliance #AccessibleDesign #GrackleDocs

Web accessibility means creating websites and digital tools that everyone can use, including people with disabilities. From education and employment to healthcare and everyday services, our lives are increasingly digital. Making sure your content is accessible is essential for inclusion, equity, and compliance. Accessible websites are not only required by laws like the ADA and AODA, but they also improve the user experience for all. Features such as alt text, keyboard navigation, and clear language help remove barriers for users with a wide range of needs. At the foundation of web accessibility are the WCAG principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. These guidelines help organizations create content that is both functional and inclusive. If you're not sure where to start, a web accessibility audit can help identify gaps and provide actionable steps. Combine automated tools with manual testing to ensure your digital spaces truly serve all users. Start building a more inclusive web today. https://lnkd.in/eiqfccXJ #WebAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #WCAGCompliance #GrackleDocs #AccessibilityMatters

The Quick Bytes term of the week: Web Accessibility Web Accessibility ensures that everyone, including those with disabilities, can access, understand, and interact with digital content. When websites are designed with accessibility in mind, we create a digital world where everyone can participate. It's about #inclusion, #innovation, and #equity. Check out #CEAMLS Quick Bytes to learn more about Web Accessibility and follow for more. Why do you think accessibility is essential in the digital age? Share your thoughts in the comments: ✍

Digital inclusion in the UK - The impact of web accessibility Web accessibility is much, much more than just making sure that you comply with UK law or regulation, it’s a great way to ensure digital inclusion. Making sure that websites and other digital content such as livechat, videos, and social media, are accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities, means you are expanding reach and getting your information, service, or products to a wider audience. https://lnkd.in/eixWmfdE #websiteaccessibility #digitalaccessibility #digitalmarketing #websitedevelopment #webdesign #marketing #digitalinclusion #webaccessibility #accessibility #inclusivity

Accessibility obligations like Section 508 remain in force and influence how businesses work with federal agencies and serve users with disabilities. Clym’s Accessibility Widget helps address these needs by: - Offering six preconfigured accessibility profiles - Providing adjustments such as font sizing or contrast - Enabling visitors to submit feedback about accessibility issues - Updating automatically with ReadyCompliance® to reflect evolving laws See how the Accessibility Widget can help organizations reduce barriers and improve usability: https://lnkd.in/d8NyGgwT #Accessibility #Section508 #WCAG #ADA #InclusiveDesign #Clym

WCAG 2.2 Becomes an International Standard: A Global Step Forward for Accessibility Big news for the accessibility community, the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 have just been approved as an ISO/IEC international standard (ISO/IEC 40500:2025). This milestone gives governments and organizations around the world a consistent framework for making digital content more accessible for everyone, including persons with disabilities and older users. Since the first WCAG release in 2008, these guidelines have shaped accessibility laws and practices in dozens of countries. With this new ISO status, adoption will only grow, helping to align global standards and drive greater digital inclusion. Access the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gugUGknt #Accessibility #WCAG #DigitalInclusion #W3C #Standards

👏 It's an exciting day for all of us who are working to make the web a more accessible place! While we've been ensuring our clients' websites and web applications are meeting WCAG 2.2 standards since they were released, we're thrilled to see these guidelines become the international standard.

The formal recognition of WCAG 2.2 as an international standard marks more than a milestone—it marks momentum. This advancement reflects a shared understanding across industries: accessibility isn’t a checklist; it’s a system. One that scales across teams, informs design, strengthens compliance, and drives innovation. The next phase isn’t about meeting standards—it’s about operationalizing inclusion so that accessibility evolves as fast as technology does. Let’s keep building the future of access—where every update, every release, and every user experience moves the world closer to equity by design. ♿✨ -----------‐---------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to transform how you manage digital accessibility — not just fix it? A11YxOPS™ — Accessibility at Scale Inspired by DevOps, A11YxOPS™ transforms accessibility from one-off audits into continuous, cross-functional operations. ✅ Unified testing & compliance tracking ✅ Real-time dashboards & guided remediation ✅ Seamless API + Jira integrations 🌐 Request a demo today: Home - Accessibility Shield https://lnkd.in/edNNu9An Image Description (for Accessibility): The image shows the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) logo centered on a white background. The logo features a stylized blue “W3C” monogram, with the number 3 raised to indicate a superscript. Surrounding the logo in a circular layout is the text “WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM” repeated twice, separated by small blue dots. The design represents the global collaboration and standardization efforts of the W3C organization.

BIG news! This is a huge step toward making digital experiences more consistent and accountable across industries. Accessibility & cybersecurity are tighter than ever, especially with how compliance, risk management, and user trust intersect. This shift should push a lot of teams to think more strategically about inclusive design as part of their overall security posture.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are an important place to start your digital accessibility journey -- and now they are an international standard!