WAI develops strategies, standards, supporting resources to make tech accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility: Essential for some, useful for all.
European Standard EN 301 549 “#Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services” adopted #WCAG 2.1 for web content, electronic documents, and non-web software, inc. native mobile apps. Info in blog post: w3.org/blog/2018/09/wcag-2-1… - #a11y
Want to contribute to @W3C#WCAG#accessibility guidelines & support material? Learn more in telecon: Thursday 6 September 9:00 am GMT. This new recurring AG WG telecon time is better for EU, Asia, & other time zones. Info at: lists.w3.org/Archives/Public… & from @alastc -#a11y
To learn What’s New in #WCAG 2.1, see w3.org/WAI/standards-guideli… It introduces the new requirements ("success criteria") with quotes from personas to help you understand the issues. #W3C#WCAG21#a11y
New #W3C#WAI site w3.org/WAI/ is easier to skim pages, read content, find specific info, discover new resources. Also easier for you to be involved in improving resources. See github.com/w3c/wai-website/w… for Planned Changes, Known Issues, How to Comment. #a11y
A whole new look, improved usability, and updated content – the #W3C#WAI website redesign beta is updated and ready for you to use! w3.org/WAI/beta/ Please see info at lists.w3.org/Archives/Public… We encourage you to use the beta now to get familiar with it. #a11y