This article examines the role of WCAG 2.0 in the New York State Attorney General settlement, providing organizations with guidance on compliance. Ken Nakata offers background and FAQ-style insights into WCAG standards and practical steps to meet them.
Applying Compliance Principles to Documents
While the original discussion focuses on websites, the underlying principles also apply to PDFs, Word files, and other digital documents. Ensuring accessibility across documents requires:
- Proper tagging and semantic structure
- Accessible headings, tables, and forms
- Logical reading order and content flow
- Text alternatives for images and non-text content
- Audit-ready reporting for regulatory compliance
AccessibilityWatch™ automates WCAG compliance for documents:
- Upload PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint files
- Automated accessibility analysis and guided remediation
- Continuous monitoring to maintain compliance
- Generate reports for audits and stakeholders
Why Accessibility Matters
Legal settlements highlight the importance of accessibility. But beyond legal risk, accessible documents reach a wider audience and ensure inclusion for all users. AccessibilityWatch™ combines decades of accessibility knowledge with automated SaaS tools, turning principles like WCAG 2.0 compliance into practical, scalable solutions for modern organizations.