WCAG 3.0: What Small Charities Need to Know About Accessibility

Introduction: You’ve probably heard about accessibility guidelines, but what exactly is WCAG 3.0, and why should your organisation care? These guidelines help make your website usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. Here’s what you need to know.

What is WCAG 3.0? WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 3.0 builds on previous versions but focuses more on usability. It’s designed to help organisations create websites that work for everyone, including those with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments.

Key Updates in WCAG 3.0:

• A New Scoring System: Instead of pass/fail rules, it now gives you a score so you can see how accessible your site is and improve over time.

• User-Friendly Focus: There’s more emphasis on making websites easy to use, not just technically compliant.

• Covers More Content: From videos to apps, WCAG 3.0 makes sure all your digital materials are accessible.
  

Simple Steps for Charities:

1. Check Your Current Site: Tools like Axe or Lighthouse can highlight areas that need improvement.

2. Start Small: Fix common issues like adding alt text to images and improving contrast. See our recent article on this to learn more.

3. Keep Accessibility in Mind: Treat it as an ongoing priority, not a one-off task.

   
   

Wrap-Up and CTA:Accessibility can seem daunting, but it’s worth the effort to make your charity’s website inclusive and impactful. Need guidance? Book a website session with us today.