When creating a website for your business, it is important to consider if it is accessible to all of the individuals who may use it. Some visitors may use a screen reader and/or alternative input devices; this means that they will interact with your website differently than users interact with a traditional mobile device or computer.
In August 2023, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 were released, which aimed to improve accessibility online for users with disabilities. By complying with these guidelines, you can reduce likelihood of lawsuits, improve your SEO, and provide an overall better user experience to any visitors. Below, we will outline the A and AA success criteria outlined in WCAG 2.2 that your website should reflect in order to improve accessibility.
New Success Criteria in WCAG 2.2 Includes:
- Focus Not Obscured: When a pop up, banner, chat window, sticky header, or other element appears on your webpage, it can not obscure an element that is receiving focus. An element receives focus when a user “selects” it using the tab key; generally, this is noted by a faint square appearing around the element. Pop ups, banners, chat windows, and other elements that can hide clickable components must be closed before users are able to move focus to units that would be obscured. This assists visitors who utilize screen readers to have full knowledge of the clickable elements on your website.
- Dragging Movements: Any interface on your website that uses...