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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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