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WAI-ARIA 1.2 is a Web Standard "W3C Recommendation"

(2023-06-06)

WAI-ARIA 1.2 is now a “W3C Recommendation” web standard. WAI-ARIA provides an ontology of roles, states, and properties that define accessible user interface elements. These semantics allow authors to convey user interface behaviors and structural information to assistive technologies. A list of what’s changed since WAI-ARIA 1.1 is in the changelog. For an introduction to WAI-ARIA and related resources, see the WAI-ARIA Overview.

EPUB Standard for Accessible Digital Documents

(2023-05-25)

EPUB 3.3 is now a “W3C Recommendation” web standard. EPUB defines a distribution and interchange format for digital publications and documents. Accessibility is an integral part of the EPUB standard. Today’s publications include: EPUB Accessibility 1.1. Learn more from the press release EPUB 3.3 becomes a W3C Recommendation.

Updated May 2023: WCAG 2.2 Candidate Recommendation Draft

(2023-05-17)

WCAG 2.2 ‘Candidate Recommendation’ draft was updated 17 May 2023. For the latest list of changes, status, and expected publication date, please see What’s New in WCAG 2.2 Draft.

W3C WAI Updates for GAAD 2023

(2023-05-17)

In preparation for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), W3C WAI Updates for GAAD 2023 includes brief notes on:

• WCAG 2.2 and WCAG 3
• WAI resources
• WAI leadership

We welcome your sharing this information widely.

WCAG 2.1 in Ukrainian: Authorized Translation Published

(2023-02-20)

Настанови з доступності вебвмісту (WCAG) 2.1, the Ukrainian Authorized Translation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, is now available, following completion of the W3C Authorized Translations process. Other translations of WAI resources are listed in All WAI Translations. WAI encourages translations in all languages. If you might be interesting in translating resources, see Translating WAI Resources.

WCAG 2.1 in Catalan: Authorized Translation Published

(2023-02-13)

Directrius per a l'accessibilitat del contingut web (WCAG) 2.1, the Catalan Authorized Translation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, is now available, following completion of the W3C Authorized Translations process. Other translations of WAI resources are listed in All WAI Translations. WAI encourages translations in all languages. If you might be interesting in translating resources, see Translating WAI Resources.

Updated: WCAG 2.2 Candidate Recommendation Draft

(2023-01-25)

WCAG 2.2 ‘Candidate Recommendation’ draft is updated. A list of changes, status, and expected publication date is kept up-to-date in What’s New in WCAG 2.2 Draft. Please submit any comments by 17 February 2023.