WCAG

What is WCAG?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is a set of accessibility standards for websites established by WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative). The main goal of the WCAG guidelines is to make websites as easy to use as possible for people with disabilities. The latest WCAG standards, version 2.2, have been in force since October 2023.

WCAG 2.2 Compliant Website

A WCAG 2.2-compliant website provides access to its content to all Internet users, on any device, no matter the conditions. In the case of WCAG non-compliant websites, many users with disabilities could have a lot of difficulties with the proper reception of content or even usage of the platform.

To be fully WCAG compliant, the website has to meet all the WCAG guidelines. However, this may be unenforceable for many businesses or institutions.

As a result, the three-level conformance system was implemented.

A – lowest level
AA – medium level
AAA – the highest level

Our Experience in WCAG Implementation

Our team specializes in creating WCAG-compliant websites from scratch as well as WCAG implementation on existing websites. In previous years, we developed brand-new websites for The Polish Committee of Standardization, Gliwice City, Merito WSB University and Leon Koźmiński Academy. All our solutions designed for public institutions meet WCAG guidelines. Thanks to the experience built on numerous projects, our developers can adjust any website to dozens of WCAG guidelines.

Municipal Information Service

Municipal Information Service is an important place where inhabitants, tourists, and investors seek information about the city. That is why an intuitive, well-integrated municipal service is a must-have. Read more about the website development for Gliwice City.

See case study

Kozmiński University

The university website is usually the first touchpoint with the candidate. Thus, it has to be easy to navigate and transparent. Check if we dealt with it on the Kozminski Academy website.

See case study

WSB Merito

An intuitive website is a must-have for every higher education institution. Find out how we created an innovative, fully responsive portal for WSB Merito University based on Drupal multisite.

See case study

WCAG 2.2 Guidelines - What Rules Do They Cover?

WCAG principle no. 1 - Perceivable

alternative text for non-textual information,
alternatives for time-based media e.g. in the form of text or audio description,
different ways of presenting the content (e.g. captions in videos),
distinguishable content (e.g. color switch, font size, contrast settings),

WCAG principle np. 2 - Operable

all functionalities available from the keyboard,
enough time to read the content (e.g. pause, lack of time limits),
content and solutions that don’t cause seizures,
intuitive navigation,

WCAG principle no. 3 - Understandable

readable and understandable content,
predictable solutions (e.g. consistent navigation),
support in typing text (e.g. validators, correctors),

WCAG principle no. 4 - Robust

compatibility – the use of newest technologies, lack of code errors

Why Should You Adjust the Website to WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 Guidelines?

Reach – access to a wider range of customers.
User-friendliness – website available for all users without exceptions.
Accessibility – no usage limits for people with disabilities.
Image – building a positive image as a business/institution that recognizes the needs of people with disabilities.

Whose Websites are Obliged to be WCAG 2.1-Compliant?

According to the European Union Directive from April 2019, websites of all public institutions e.g. government administration bodies, have to be compliant with WCAG 2.1 at the minimum AA level. Despite this fact, having a website that meets WCAG guidelines should be the priority of any business that wants to broaden the customer group.

Adjust your website to all users

Write to us

How Can You Adjust the Website to WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 Guidelines?

Making the website WCAG compliant even at the minimum level requires the professional skills of IT specialists. They will implement all the necessary improvements to make the website legal and functional.

Adjustment of either new or already existing websites to WCAG guidelines is a task for a well-skilled developer who can adapt the website to tens of WCAG requirements simultaneously.

Adjusting the website to WCAG guidelines

Bogumił Perzyna

Head of Sales and Customer Service / LINK4

“Our cooperation has been perfect from the beginning”
The team was proactive, took the initiative to suggest solutions, responded quickly to our needs, and completed tasks on time. Simultaneously with implementing the graphic design, Smartbees maintained our current website. We assess our cooperation and the project’s final effect very positively.

Łukasz Kutyłowski

CFO / Cube Group

"The team did their best to understand the business needs”
The payment system created by Smartbees works very well and supports payments for our partners. The team tried their best to understand the business needs and create the most effective system. You can always count on their flexibility and quick help, especially in emergencies.

See case study

Tomasz Radzki

CEO / VELO

“We can recommend Smartbees as great experts in Drupal technology”
We have been cooperating with Smartbees for several years. Throughout our cooperation, we could count on great contact from the team. They always provided advice and quickly responded to our messages and calls. Their rich experience in Drupal ensured the quality of the created solutions. We cooperate with Smartbees to this day.

Rafał Wnuk

Director / Museum of the Second World War

“The team showed broad technical knowledge”
For the last 3 years, we have enjoyed working with Smartbees on maintaining and developing our website. The team showed broad technical knowledge, and a great understanding of our business needs, and provided reliable technical support. We fully recommend Smartbees as a partner for maintaining and developing websites.