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Web Accessibility Intro
For Web Accessibility in India CommunityRakesh Paladugula
Deque Software Pvt Ltd
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Who WCAG is for
• Web content developers (page authors, site designers, etc.)
• Web authoring tool developers
• Web accessibility evaluation tool developers
• Others who want or need a standard for web accessibility
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WCAG - The Standard
WCAG 2.0
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Frame Work
Principles – POUR - Four
Guidelines - 12
Success Criteria – 61
WCAG 2.0 Standards
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WCAG Levels
● Level A – Minimum● Level AA – Recommended● Level AAA – Maximum
Reasons considered in differentiating:
1. Essential
2. All kinds of content
3. Skills training
4. Look and feel
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Supporting Documents
● Understanding WCAG 2.0
● http://www.w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20/
● How to meet WCAG 2.0
● http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG20/quickref/● Techniques for WCAG 2.0
● http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/
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Recent legal suits and agreements
• https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/wiki/Legal_Settlement_Agreements_that_Reference_WCAG
• http://www.maxability.co.in/2014/12/web-accessibility-sues-settlements-2014/
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Thank you
Rakesh PaladugulaPrincipal Accessibility ConsultantDeque Software Pvt Ltdrakesh.paladugula@deque.comhttp://dequeuniversity.com | http://maxability.co.in Twitter: @rakesh_a11y
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