Accessibility Statement

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

What WCAG 2.1 AA Means

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are published by the W3C to make web content more inclusive.

Level AA is the most common compliance target for organizations. It balances accessibility with practicality, covering the majority of barriers faced by users.

Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA is often a legal requirement under frameworks like the European Accessibility Act (effective June 28, 2025).

Core Principles

WCAG 2.1 AA is organized under four principles (POUR):

Perceivable

Information must be presented in ways users can perceive.

Provide text alternatives for non-text content.
Ensure sufficient color contrast (minimum ratio 4.5:1 for normal text).
Offer captions for videos and transcripts for audio.

Operable

Interfaces must be usable with different input methods.

All functionality must be available via keyboard.
Provide clear navigation and avoid time limits that cannot be extended.
Ensure interactive elements are large enough for touch targets.

Understandable

Content and operation must be easy to comprehend.

Use consistent navigation and labeling.
Provide clear instructions and error messages.
Avoid overly complex language unless necessary.

Robust

Content must work reliably across technologies.

Ensure compatibility with assistive technologies (screen readers, voice input).
Use proper semantic HTML and ARIA roles.

Examples of WCAG 2.1 AA Success Criteria

1.4.3

Contrast (Minimum)

Text must have sufficient contrast against background.

2.4.7

Focus Visible

Keyboard focus must be visible when navigating.

1.3.4

Orientation

Content should not restrict viewing in portrait or landscape.

1.4.10

Reflow

Content must reflow without loss of information up to 400% zoom.

2.5.1

Pointer Gestures

Functions requiring multipoint gestures must have alternatives.

Why It Matters

Legal compliance

Avoid lawsuits and meet EU/US accessibility laws.

Business impact

Accessible sites reach wider audiences, including 61 million people with disabilities in the US and 135 million in the EU.

Ethical responsibility

Accessibility ensures equal participation in digital life.

Report Accessibility Issues

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our platform, please contact us at lifecycle@consultant.com. We are committed to addressing accessibility concerns promptly.