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 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 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 Easy Checks

An entry level tool to help you perform basic web 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.

Other Resources

A curated selection of useful WCAG resources for deeper investigation.

These resources directly supplement the Accessibility@IOWA topic area What You Should Know About WCAG. Please direct questions and feedback to itaccessibility@uiowa.edu.

For more information about WCAG or other accessibility topics, contact Accessibility@IOWA.