What is WCAG 2.2 AA?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA is the international standard for web accessibility. It provides a framework for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including those who are blind, deaf, or have motor impairments.
🎯 WCAG 2.2 Four Principles
1. Perceivable
Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive
2. Operable
Interface components must be operable by all users
3. Understandable
Information and UI operation must be understandable
4. Robust
Content must be robust enough for various assistive technologies
European Legal Requirements
In Europe, WCAG 2.2 AA compliance is required under several legal frameworks, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and various national accessibility laws. European SMEs must ensure their digital services meet these standards.
🇪🇺 European Legal Framework
- • European Accessibility Act (EAA) - Directive 2019/882
- • Web Accessibility Directive - Directive 2016/2102
- • European Accessibility Standard EN 301 549
- • Various national implementation laws
Implementation Checklist
✅ Essential Requirements
- • Alt text for all images
- • Proper heading structure (H1-H6)
- • Keyboard navigation support
- • Color contrast ratio 4.5:1 minimum
- • Form labels and error messages
- • Focus indicators
- • Resizable text up to 200%
- • Captions for videos
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