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What is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Chapter 10
Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University
Guidelines for making web content accessible to diverse learners, published by the Web Accessibility Initiative, now in a 2.0 version.
Published in Chapter:
Applying Universal Design for Learning to Create a Transformational and Accessible Learning Framework for a Technology-Driven International University
Kimberly K. Floyd (West Virginia University, USA) and Neal Shambaugh (West Virginia University, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6255-9.ch010
Abstract
Universal design for learning (UDL) guides the developers of the technology-driven international university to design flexible academic programs and design features of the supporting academic units. Faculty, staff, and administrators share a moral responsibility to enable all people to access educational opportunities. Adherence to UDL guidelines ensures accessible academic programs and acknowledges that humans vary in their capacity and location to receive educational and research experiences. The chapter first examines transformational features of the technology-driven internal university, describes the UDL framework, and applies the UDL guidelines to academic programs (UDL-C) and administrative units (UDL-A). Recommendations and further research are suggested applying UDL across a technology-driven international university.
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Chapter 8
Addressing Implicit Bias in Asynchronous Courses Through the Lens of UDL
Guidelines published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium to ensure the web and content therein is more accessible for users.
Published in Chapter: Addressing Implicit Bias in Asynchronous Courses Through the Lens of UDL; From: Unlocking Learning Potential With Universal Design in Online Learning Environments
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Practical Approach for Apps Design in Compliance With Accessibility, Usability, and User Experience
Provides a set of recommendations that are intended to make web content accessible to all users, particularly those with special needs.
Published in Chapter: Practical Approach for Apps Design in Compliance With Accessibility, Usability, and User Experience; From: App and Website Accessibility Developments and Compliance Strategies
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Chapter 104
Good Practices in E-Government Accessibility: Lessons From the European Union
Provides a wide range of recommendations for making Web content more accessible.
Published in Chapter: Good Practices in E-Government Accessibility: Lessons From the European Union; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fifth Edition
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Chapter 4
A Systematic Review of Web Accessibility Metrics
Guidelines defined by Web Accessibility Initiative that defines the accessibility criteria that a website should comply with.
Published in Chapter: A Systematic Review of Web Accessibility Metrics; From: App and Website Accessibility Developments and Compliance Strategies
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Chapter 9
What Do You Mean My Website Isn't Accessible?: Why Web Accessibility Matters in the Digital World
A set of standards developed to provide guidance on creating accessible web content; maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Published in Chapter: What Do You Mean My Website Isn't Accessible?: Why Web Accessibility Matters in the Digital World; From: Exploring Ethical Problems in Today’s Technological World
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Chapter 21
Web Accessibility Essentials for Online Course Developers
Web accessibility guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium.
Published in Chapter: Web Accessibility Essentials for Online Course Developers; From: Handbook of Research on Human Performance and Instructional Technology
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Chapter 1
Accessibility of Online Library Information for People with Disabilities
Guidelines for accessible Web design developed by the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative. WCAG 1.0 were passed in 1999. A working draft of a revised set of guidelines, WCAG 2.0, is currently under review.
Published in Chapter: Accessibility of Online Library Information for People with Disabilities; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 12
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0: Empowering Visually Impaired Learners With Inclusive Web Design
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are internationally recognized standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to improve web accessibility for individuals with disabilities. WCAG provides technical recommendations and criteria for creating websites and digital content that can be accessed and used by people with diverse abilities. The guidelines cover principles such as perceivability, operability, understandability, and robustness. They address various accessibility aspects, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. WCAG is organized into different levels of conformance (A, AA, and AAA) and covers topics like alternative text for images, keyboard accessibility, color contrast, multimedia captions, and navigation structure. Adhering to WCAG helps promote inclusivity, ensure equal access to information and services, and create a more accessible web environment for all users.
Published in Chapter: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0: Empowering Visually Impaired Learners With Inclusive Web Design; From: Closing the Educational Achievement Gap for Students With Learning Disabilities
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ICT Exacerbates the Human Side of the Digital Divide
The four design principles for Web accessibility include: 1) content must be perceivable; 2) interface elements in the content must be operable; 3) content and controls must be understandable; and4) content must work with current and future Web technologies (WAI, 2002).
Published in Chapter: ICT Exacerbates the Human Side of the Digital Divide; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 6
Unified Website Accessibility Assessment Framework
General guideline that defines the accessibility criteria that a website should comply with.
Published in Chapter: Unified Website Accessibility Assessment Framework; From: App and Website Accessibility Developments and Compliance Strategies
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Chapter 1
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines for Mobile Devices and Technology Integration in Teacher Education
Guidelines for making web content accessible to diverse learners, published by the Web Accessibility Initiative, now in a 2.0 version.
Published in Chapter: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines for Mobile Devices and Technology Integration in Teacher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Content, Mobile Learning, and Technology Integration Models in Teacher Education
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