[Draft] Which WCAG 2.0 docs are for You?
This page links to WCAG documents for different audiences:
Please look round the WAI website to find more information that is useful to you.
Need an introduction
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview - Starting place for background, an introduction to WCAG, and links to additional information.
- The WCAG 2.0 Documents - A diagram and explanation of the WCAG 2.0 documents, explains where to go for which type of information.
- WCAG 2.0 at a Glance - A summary of WCAG in one page.
For developers
- The WCAG 2.0 Documents - A diagram and explanation of the WCAG 2.0 documents, explains where to go for which type of information.
- How to Meet WCAG 2.0: A customizable quick reference - Customizable checklist includes all the WCAG 2.0 requirements including the guidelines, success criteria, and techniques. It is a key resource for designers and developers using WCAG 2.0.
- Techniques for WCAG 2.0 - Gives specific guidance for developers on how to develop accessible Web content, with code.
- To submit techniques or comments:
- Techniques for WCAG 2.0 submission form - A form to submit techniques for consideration to be added to the Techniques for WCAG 2.0 document.
- Instructions for Commenting on WCAG 2.0 Documents - A form for submitting comments that will be considered for updating Understanding WCAG 2.0, updating Techniques for WCAG 2.0, or for informing the next generation of accessibility standards.
For managers
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview - Starting place for background, an introduction to WCAG, and links to additional information.
- WCAG 2.0 at a Glance - A summary of WCAG in one page.
- W3C WCAG 2.0 Conformance Logos - Logos you can put on our site to indicate that you claim it conforms to WCAG 2.0.
For comparing WCAG 1.0 and 2.0
- How WCAG 2.0 Differs from WCAG 1.0 - Describes the improvements in WCAG 2, and the difference between WCAG 1.0 Priority Checkpoints and WCAG 2.0 Level Success Criteria.
- Comparison of WCAG 1.0 Checkpoints to WCAG 2.0 - Lists the new requirements in WCAG 2.0, and shows how each WCAG 1.0 checkpoint relates to WCAG 2.0
- How to Update Your Web Site from WCAG 1.0 to WCAG 2.0 - Provides detailed guidance for designers, developers, and project managers updating websites from WCAG 1.0 to WCAG 2.0
For policy makers
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 - The technical standard. It is designed to be a stable, referenceable technical document, rather than a tool for beginners.
For people who use the web
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Overview - Starting place for background, an introduction to WCAG, and links to additional information.
- WCAG 2.0 at a Glance - A summary of WCAG in one page.
For presenters
- WCAG 2.0 Presentations - Links to presentation materials designed for presenters covering WCAG 2.0.
If you have specific questions
- WCAG 2 FAQ - Answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about WCAG 2.0.
- Understanding WCAG 2.0 - A detailed reference for people who want to understand the guidelines and success criteria more thoroughly.
For other languages
- WCAG 2.0 Translations - Lists completed translations and in-progress translations.
The official technical standard
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 - The technical standard. It is designed to be a stable, referenceable technical document, rather than a tool for beginners.
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