WCAG 2.1 Overview
A single instance of non-compliance with a guideline, equates to a fail on that guideline, likewise any “not applicable” issues equate to a pass. In order to achieve AA compliance you must satisfy all of the level A and level AA criteria.
WCAG 2.1 contains 30 criteria at Level A and an additional 20 at Level AA
WCAG 2.1 Compliance
FIGURE 0.1: WCAG 2.1 Compliance - 57% Level A, 48% Level AA
This table shows an overview of the WCAG principles that have been successfully attained.
| Principle | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Text Alternatives: Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, Braille, speech, symbols or simpler language. | Fail |
| 1.2 | Time-based Media: Provide alternatives for time-based media. | Fail |
| 1.3 | Adaptable: Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure. | Fail |
| 1.4 | Distinguishable: Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background. | Fail |
| 2.1 | Keyboard Accessible: Make all functionality available from a keyboard. | Fail |
| 2.2 | Enough Time: Provide users enough time to read and use content. | Pass |
| 2.3 | Seizures: Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures. | Pass |
| 2.4 | Navigable: Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are. | Fail |
| 2.5 | Input Modalities: Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond the keyboard. | Pass |
| 3.1 | Readable: Make text content readable and understandable. | Fail |
| 3.2 | Predictable: Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways. | Fail |
| 3.3 | Input Assistance: Help users avoid and correct mistakes. | Fail |
| 4.1 | Compatible: Maximize compatibility with current & future user agents, including assistive technologies | Fail |