The WebAIM WCAG Checklist is a comprehensive tool that helps evaluate a website's compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. The checklist covers different areas of accessibility, including:
- Perceivable:
- Provide alternative text for images.
- Provide captions and transcripts for multimedia content.
- Ensure color contrast ratios meet WCAG requirements.
- Provide clear hierarchy and headings for content organization.
- Operable:
- Ensure all functionality can be accessed using a keyboard.
- Provide clear and consistent navigation throughout the website.
- Provide enough time for users to read and interact with content.
- Avoid content that causes seizures or physical reactions.
- Understandable:
- Use plain language and clear instructions.
- Organize content in a logical and predictable manner.
- Label form fields and provide clear error messages.
- Robust:
- Use standard HTML and coding practices.
- Ensure compatibility with assistive technologies and different browsers.
The checklist also includes specific guidelines for different types of content, such as images, forms, headings, links, multimedia, and tables. Each guideline is accompanied by a brief explanation and examples of non-compliant and compliant implementations.
It is important to note that the checklist is not exhaustive and should be used as a starting point for accessibility evaluation. It is always recommended to conduct a thorough accessibility audit and testing with actual users with disabilities to ensure full compliance with WCAG.