Web Accessibility Certificate Austria GOLD
What does Gold mean? It means that our website complies with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.2 AA and meets all core success criteria. The website is fully accessible to all users (in accordance with WCAG 2.2 AA).
Accessibility in practice according to international standards
This award confirms our high standards of web accessibility in line with international criteria. Austria has committed itself at EU level to implementing the Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines in order to make new media and technologies accessible to everyone.
An accessible web presents content in a variety of ways. This benefits all users and also improves search engine results. In day-to-day work, this means: clear page and navigation structures, providing text alternatives for images, graphics or videos, and ensuring optimal colour contrasts. By adapting and designing the website to be accessible, the user experience, the experience of using the internet and ease of use can be significantly improved.
Which criteria must be met for the Web Accessibility Certificate Austria of the category “GOLD”?
- The website complies with WCAG 2.2 AA and meets the basic requirements of all success criteria
- The website is fully accessible to all users (in accordance with WCAG 2.2 AA)