Our expertise in universal accessibility at the service of municipal and government agencies
The Internet has become an integral part of our lives. This network has almost become indispensable to us. We mainly go to the web to look for useful and practical information. However, access to this information is sometimes difficult for persons with disabilities. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) then established rules to improve the accessibility of content. Called WCAG, they are classified into 3 levels of conformity: A, AA and AAA. At Appwapp, we put our expertise in this field at the service of municipal and government agencies.
The Basics of WCAG
The goal of WCAG is to ensure that web content is accessible to all. This includes people with disabilities, such as:
- Visual impairment;
- Hearing impairment;
- Intellectual disability;
- Neurological disorder;
- Language disorder.
These rules are based on 4 fundamental principles:
- Perceptibility: All content must be available in multiple alternatives. For example, in text, audio, or video.
- Operability: Sites should be intuitive and easy to use, especially for those who use keyboard shortcuts.
- Comprehensibility: Content should be clear and easy to understand for everyone.
- Robustness: the site must be compatible with all types of media.
The different levels of WCAG compliance
Thus, the WCAG includes 3 levels of conformity:
- A: This is the lowest level. It is made up of just over 20 requirements, usually easy to achieve.
- AA: This is the standard level in Canada. It makes it possible to offer an optimal experience to the majority of Internet users. To achieve this, you have to meet a few more requirements.
- AAA: This is the highest level. There are a lot of requirements that need to be met in order to achieve it. It offers optimal accessibility, even for people with severe disabilities. In addition, some content may not meet the requirements of this level.
WCAG Level AAA for Municipal and Government Agencies
Level AA is usually sufficient for regular public websites. Nevertheless, the digital tools offered by municipal and government agencies sometimes require an optimal level of accessibility. The goal is to satisfy the entire population. It is therefore common for them to seek to meet the requirements of WCAG level AAA. We can help them with our expertise in universal accessibility.
Conclusion
We have more than 10 years of expertise in the digital field. This includes web and mobile application development. Even today, we provide you with qualified professionals for the realization of your project. Serious and competent, they will put their know-how into practice to satisfy you. Are you interested in our service? We invite you to visit our website to find out more about our offers and achievements. You can also contact us if you need more information. Our contact details are clearly indicated on the platform.
