Draft Understanding WCAG 2.0

From Mobile Accessibility Task Force

Instructions to the Task Force

  1. Select a understanding documentation to evaluate.
  2. Read the full understanding documentation for the criterion in the Understanding WCAG 2.0.
  3. Determine if the changes should be made for Mobile Accessibility.
    • If the understanding document is not applicable to mobile accessibility (please use this category sparingly – beware mobile stereotypes):
      • Edit the list below by pasting this string after the understanding documentation:
        <span style="color:#808080;"> (not applicable)  </span>
      • Add your name and date at the end of the same line.
      • Save this page.
    • If the understanding document is applicable but does not require any changes:
      • Edit the list below and paste this string after the understanding document name:
        <span style="color:green;"> (applicable as is)  </span>
      • Add your name and date at the end of the same line.
      • Save this page.
    • If the understanding document requires changes:
      • Edit the list below by adding double brackets [[ ]] around the number of the understanding document to make a new wiki page. (Don't include the colon inside the brackets.)
      • Paste this string after the understanding document name:
        <span style="color:#D90000;"> (requires changes)</span>
      • Add your name and date at the end of the same line.
      • Save this page.
      • Open the new page by clicking on the red link.
      • Copy the understanding document link from the Understanding WCAG 2.0 page. The link should have the date 20120103 in it.
      • Copy and paste the list below at the top of the page, and enter your comments.
      • Save the new page.
'''Notes on the Understanding WCAG 2.0 Sections'''
* Intent: PLACEHOLDER
* Examples: PLACEHOLDER 
* Related Resources: PLACEHOLDER
- NAME and DATE

Understanding WCAG 2.0

  • 1.1 [Text Alternatives]
    • 1.1.1 [Non-text Content]
  • 1.2 [Time-based Media]
    • 1.2.1 [Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.2 [Captions (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.3 [Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.4 [Captions (Live)]
    • 1.2.5 [Audio Description (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.6 [Sign Language (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.7 [Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.8 [Media Alternative (Prerecorded)]
    • 1.2.9 [Audio-only (Live)]
  • 1.3 [Adaptable]
    • 1.3.1 [Info and Relationships]
    • 1.3.2 [Meaningful Sequence]
    • 1.3.3 [Sensory Characteristics]
  • 1.4 [Distinguishable]
    • 1.4.1 [Use of Color]
    • 1.4.2 [Audio Control]
    • 1.4.3 [Contrast (Minimum)]
    • 1.4.4 [Resize text]
    • 1.4.5 [Images of Text]
    • 1.4.6 [Contrast (Enhanced)]
    • 1.4.7 [Low or No Background Audio]
    • 1.4.8 [Visual Presentation]
    • 1.4.9 [Images of Text (No Exception)]
  • 2.1 [Keyboard Accessible]
    • 2.1.1 [Keyboard]
    • 2.1.2 [No Keyboard Trap]
    • 2.1.3 [Keyboard (No Exception)]
  • 2.2 [Enough Time]
    • 2.2.1 [Timing Adjustable]
    • 2.2.2 [Pause, Stop, Hide]
    • 2.2.3 [No Timing]
    • 2.2.4 [Interruptions]
    • 2.2.5 [Re-authenticating]
  • 2.3 [Seizures]
    • 2.3.1 [Three Flashes or Below Threshold]
    • 2.3.2 [Three Flashes]
  • 2.4 [Navigable]
    • 2.4.1 [Bypass Blocks]
    • 2.4.2 [Page Titled]
    • 2.4.3 [Focus Order]
    • 2.4.4 [Link Purpose (In Context)]
    • 2.4.5 [Multiple Ways]
    • 2.4.6 [Headings and Labels]
    • 2.4.7 [Focus Visible]
    • 2.4.8 [Location]
    • 2.4.9 [Link Purpose (Link Only)]
    • 2.4.10 [Section Headings]
  • 3.1 [Readable]
    • 3.1.1 [Language of Page] (applicable as is) David Todd March 14, 2014
    • 3.1.2 [Language of Parts]
    • 3.1.3 [Unusual Words]
    • 3.1.4 [Abbreviations]
    • 3.1.5 [Reading Level]
    • 3.1.6 [Pronunciation]
  • 3.2 [Predictable]
    • 3.2.1 [On Focus]
    • 3.2.2 [On Input]
    • 3.2.3 [Consistent Navigation]
    • 3.2.4 [Consistent Identification]
    • 3.2.5 [Change on Request]
  • 3.3 [Input Assistance]
    • 3.3.1 [Error Identification]
    • 3.3.2 [Labels or Instructions]
    • 3.3.3 [Error Suggestion]
    • 3.3.4 [Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)]
    • 3.3.5 [Help]
    • 3.3.6 [Error Prevention (All)]
  • 4.1 [Compatible]
    • 4.1.1 [Parsing]
    • 4.1.2 [Name, Role, Value]