WCAG 2.2 Compliance: The Complete Guide
Understand WCAG 2.1 and 2.2, the conformance levels (A, AA, AAA), and how to test and maintain WCAG compliance with automated and manual methods.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for digital accessibility, published by the W3C.
Conformance levels
WCAG defines three levels โ A, AA, and AAA. Most regulations require Level AA.
Testing WCAG compliance
Automated tools such as axe-core catch 30โ40% of issues; the rest require manual testing. QualiBooth combines both, plus a WCAG testing workbench (Agora AI) and continuous monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between WCAG 2.1 and 2.2?
WCAG 2.2 adds nine new success criteria focused on cognitive accessibility, mobile, and authentication, while remaining backward compatible with 2.1.
Which WCAG level should I aim for?
Level AA is the standard target for legal compliance (ADA, EAA, Section 508) and the most practical balance of coverage and effort.
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