WCAG 2.1: Section 5.1 - Conformance

Section 5.1: Conformance

This section of WCAG 2.1 ensures that web content meets the specified conformance requirements, establishing a foundation for accessibility compliance.

5.1.1 Conformance Requirements

To conform to WCAG 2.1, web pages must satisfy the guidelines for one of the following levels:

• Level A: Minimum essential accessibility features.
• Level AA: Enhanced accessibility features addressing common barriers.
• Level AAA: Comprehensive accessibility features, addressing the needs of users with a wide range of disabilities.

5.1.2 Complete Page

To meet conformance, all components of a web page, including dynamic and interactive content, must comply with the guidelines.

• Example: A dynamically generated product page must ensure all content—text, images, forms—adheres to accessibility standards.

5.1.3 Non-Interference

Ensure that technologies used on a webpage do not interfere with accessibility and assistive tools.

• Example: Use ARIA attributes like role and aria-label to enhance compatibility without disrupting native HTML behavior.

5.1.4 Accessibility Supported

Content must be compatible with commonly used assistive technologies, ensuring reliable interpretation and interaction.

• Example: Ensure form fields are labeled programmatically using label elements and ARIA attributes.