From 4303380b413ab1c0a388ce212937fd41fe37c498 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nayab Gauhar <93754299+Nayab-Gauhar@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:21:24 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update WCAG references from 2.0 to 2.2 Fixes #5411 Updated all outdated WCAG 2.0 references to WCAG 2.2 in the accessibility documentation: - Updated text from "WCAG 2.0 website" to "WCAG 2.2 website" - Updated WCAG links from 2.0 to 2.2 versions - Updated link labels from "WCAG 2.0" to "WCAG 2.2" All links now point to the current WCAG 2.2 standards and resources. --- templates/accessibility.html | 85 ++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 42 insertions(+), 43 deletions(-) diff --git a/templates/accessibility.html b/templates/accessibility.html index 0b14a85f8..e4b7f4aa1 100644 --- a/templates/accessibility.html +++ b/templates/accessibility.html @@ -1,24 +1,23 @@ {% extends "_layouts/site.html" %} - {% block title %}Accessibility guidelines{% endblock %} {% block description %}Vanilla Framework accessibility guidelines{% endblock %} {% block copydoc %}https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_cCvuHSwS9i0pzD_4WHDFoTenVAfZVr9qGxG-rSHHGY/edit{% endblock %} - {% block content %} -
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Accessibility guidelines

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Vanilla Framework aims for Level AA conformance with the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

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Vanilla Framework aims for Level AA conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2

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Ensuring conformance

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Ensuring conformance

A checklist that can be filtered by A / AA level, with a short description and links to the related "Understanding" and "How to Meet" articles that accompany each criterion.

WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices Guide

- WAI-ARIA A guide for understanding how to use WAI-ARIA 1.1 to create an accessible Rich Internet Application. It provides guidance on the appropriate application of WAI-ARIA, describes recommended WAI-ARIA usage patterns, and explains concepts behind them.

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The W3 Markup Validation Service

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Curated criteria checklist

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Curated criteria checklist

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  • Make sure there is enough contrast between text and its background color
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    Curated criteria checklist

  • Links should be visually identifiable and have clearly distinct states
  • Be as consistent and clear as possible in layout and copy
  • The general architecture and hierarchy of the content should make sense
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  • Help users understand inputs, and help them avoid and correct mistakes
  • Write good alt text for your images
  • Make links descriptive
  • Users should be able to navigate content using a screen reader
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  • Support keyboard navigation
  • Understand and use region landmarks
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*Adapted from Accessibility Guidelines checklist and Web Accessibility Checklist

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Key WCAG documents

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The volume of information on the WCAG 2.0 website can be disorienting.
We keep the following links handy for quick reference:

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The volume of information on the WCAG 2.2 website can be disorienting.
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  • Understanding WCAG 2.2: detailed reference, includes intent, benefits to people with disabilities, examples, resources and techniques
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Useful tools

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Useful tools

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Noticed an issue?

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If you spot an accessibility problem in Vanilla, let us know
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If you spot an accessibility problem in Vanilla, let us know
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