WCAG Principles
WCAG are organized by four main priciples, which state that content must be POUR: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. WCAG is the most-referenced set of standards in website accessibility lawsuits and is widely considered the best way to achieve accessibility.
Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presented in a way that users can perceive them. This includes providing alternative text for images, captions for videos, and ensuring content is distinguishable.
Operable
Users must be able to operate the interface and navigate through content. This involves making all functionality available via keyboard, giving users enough time to read and use content, and ensuring that users can easily navigate and understand the interface.
Understandable
Content and navigation must be understandable to users. This includes using clear and concise language, providing predictable and consistent navigation, and helping users avoid and correct mistakes.
Robust
Content must be robust enough to work with current and future technologies. This means ensuring compatibility with various assistive technologies and different user agents, such as screen readers and voice recognition software.
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