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Discover the international standards for web accessibility developed by W3C/WAI, a multi-stakeholder body dedicated to enhancing the web for everyone. This comprehensive guide outlines the formal processes that include user participation at all stages, from public drafts to official recommendations. Key topics include Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG), and Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG). Learn how to get involved in the standardization process and understand the importance of language, culture, translation, and localization in achieving true web accessibility.
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International Standards for Web Accessibility Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C/WAI
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative • Standards making body for the Web • International and multi-stakeholder • Formal process for user participation
Broad Public Review Stages Working Group development Public review and comment Public Working Draft
Document Development Stages • Public Working Drafts • Last Call Working Draft • Candidate Recommendation • Proposed Recommendation • W3C Recommendation
Web Content Accessibility Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(WCAG)
User Agent Accessibility User Agent Accessibility Guidelines(UAAG)
Authoring Tool Accessibility Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines(ATAG)
Get Involved in Standardization • Participation of end-users is crucial • Language and culture-specific issues • Translation and localization process • Royalty-free and open standards
Thank You Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C/WAI http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/ shadi@w3.org