WCAG 2.0 & New York State AG Settlement

By Ken Nakata
Published October 2009

Understanding the legal context of WCAG 2.0 is critical for organizations aiming to make documents and digital content accessible. At AccessibilityWatch™, we turn WCAG principles and legal compliance requirements into actionable solutions that automatically make your documents accessible online.

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:

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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.