What are WCAG 2.0 Guidelines for Website Accessibility?

Schools and districts are legally required to make their websites accessible for people with disabilities, including people with visual, auditory, dexterity or cognitive challenges. Schools are currently required to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

WCAG 2.0, published in 2008, outlines a broad range of recommendations for making online content more accessible for people with different types of disabilities. In 2018, WWC published an update (WCAG 2.1) with some additional guidelines. The standards provide "success criteria" that can be used to evaluate the accessibility of a website. They have been accepted as an international standard by government agencies, commercial entities and other organizations around the globe.

eChalk can help schools meet the WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements as well as additional WCAG 2.1 guidelines so they can offer a better, more inclusive experience for their communities.