About WCAG and Non-WCAG standards

Discover more about WCAG and non-WCAG standards for accessibility testing. 

On this page:

• WCAG standards
• Non-WCAG standards

WCAG standards

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) represent technical standards created by the World Wide Web Consortium. Apply them to make digital environments accessible to people with disabilities, and to comply with the relevant accessibility legislation, for example , the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

WCAG specifies multiple success criteria that your teams can apply to remove digital barrier for people with disabilities.

For details, refer to Guide to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

Non-WCAG standards

In addition to WCAG, you can request manual testing with the following non-WCAG standards 

• EN 301 549: This European standard aligns closely with WCAG but also includes additional criteria specific to the EU market, emphasizing accessibility in public sector websites and mobile applications.
• Section 508: This standard is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in the United States.  It ensures that electronic and information technology used by federal agencies is accessible to people with disabilities.

While WCAG focuses on global web accessibility, EN 301 549 and Section 508 address region-specific compliance, ensuring inclusivity across different jurisdictions, and serving specific regulatory and regional needs. Together, they support a more inclusive digital experience for all users.

When you request manual testing, select which standards you want Level Access to test against.