Applying Industry Regulations & Guidelines: WCAG Fundamentals
Issued by
AFB Talent Lab
By earning this badge, the AFB Talent Lab intern or apprentice has demonstrated an ability to apply the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Level A, AA, and AAA success criteria in the context of its four principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) by utilizing heuristic accessibility testing to review a design composition, assess conformance to success criteria, and convey high-level remediations.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete coursework introducing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), within the context of its four principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust), success criteria, and its application in inclusive design and development practices.
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Demonstrate an ability to apply WCAG principles by explaining the accessibility and usability considerations that should be in place within a set of design requirements, framing them within the context of WCAG Principles and Guidelines.
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Develop a reference guide or checklist for understanding and applying each of the WCAG success criteria based on research and evaluation of the existing resources and materials currently available to industry.
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Apply the WCAG reference guides or checklists to accessibility and usability testing of a given digital interface, independently and in pairs.
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Complete individual and paired user testing, identifying violations of WCAG principles, guidelines, and success criteria with justification and describing heuristic solutions to identified issues.
Standards
AFB Talent Lab’s Accessibility & Usability Standards focus on competency in five key areas, including Industry Regulations & Guidelines, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Development, and Process Management. Please visit the AFB Talent Lab website for more details on our program standards and learning targets.