WCAG AA

Level AA is widely considered the industry standard for web accessibility. Most legal frameworks, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Accessibility Act, point to WCAG AA as the required level of compliance. It builds upon the basic requirements of Level A by adding stricter rules for color contrast ratios, providing captions for live audio content, and ensuring that users can easily navigate a site using assistive technologies like screen readers.

For a product team, achieving AA compliance means that most users will be able to navigate the site without encountering significant obstacles. This includes ensuring that text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality and that navigation menus remain consistent across the entire platform. By meeting Level AA, a company demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity while significantly reducing the risk of accessibility-related legal action.