W3C Resources
Resources listed here are provided by the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative. The resources reflect knowledge and practice for understanding accessibility and conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, Level AA is the current policy standard for web accessibility at the University of Iowa.
W3C Accessibility Fundamentals
A foundational training on accessibility. If you're new to digital accessibility, this is as good a starting point as any. Check out Accessibility Fundamentals.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
The main portal of the W3C's web and digital accessibility efforts. A splash page that will lead you anywhere you want to go. Visit the WAI main page.
WCAG 2.2 Recommendation
The technical side of things. Here you'll find the definitive guidelines, success criteria, and techniques to meet WCAG. View the WCAG 2.2 recommendation,
How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference)
An easy-to-use, filterable tool to help you quickly and effectively prioritize your WCAG experience and get you to conformance. Visit the How to Meet WCAG Quick Reference
WCAG 2.2 Understanding Docs
In-depth explanations on all aspects of the WCAG ecosystem. Get clarity on all of the guidelines as well as WCAG structures, logic, and philosophy. Visit Understanding WCAG 2.2 at the W3C.
W3C Easy Checks
An entry level tool to help you perform basic accessibility testing on a handful of key accessibility issues. Low bar to entry, no expertise required! Visit Easy Checks: A First Review of Web Accessibility.
For more information about WCAG or other accessibility topics, contact Accessibility@IOWA.