What is WCAG?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are guidelines developed by the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) to make web content accessible to all people, including those with disabilities.

These guidelines provide detailed recommendations to improve the accessibility of websites and ensure a fair experience for all users.

Compliance Levels:

Level A: Establishes the basic guidelines, the first step towards a more accessible website.

AA level: It goes further, addressing a wide range of barriers to improve usability for a broader audience.

AAA level: It represents the highest level of compliance, ensuring a complete and equitable user experience for those with disabilities.

Relationship with legislation

The WCAG is closely linked to both European and Spanish legislation on digital accessibility. Although it is not a law in itself, it is used as a reference to establish digital accessibility standards in both jurisdictions. For example, the Public Sector Website and Mobile Application Accessibility Directive (EU 2016/2102) in Europe and Law 34/2002 and Law 51/2003 in Spain refer to WCAG as a guide to comply with the requirements. accessibility.