Accessibility for non-web desktop applications

1. Does WCAG apply to desktop applications?
2. Is WCAG only for web?
3. Does WCAG apply to mobile apps?
4. Does WCAG apply to native apps?

Does WCAG apply to desktop applications?

The Section 508 ICT Accessibility Standards reference WCAG 2.0 AA, and clarify that WCAG applies to all ICT, including documents, software, and mobile apps.

Is WCAG only for web?

The Task Force found that the majority of success criteria from WCAG 2.0 can apply to non-web documents and software with no or only minimal changes.

Does WCAG apply to mobile apps?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide a comprehensive set of criteria for accessible digital content. Originally created for websites, WCAG is also the best-practice standard for all types of digital experiences, including mobile apps.

Does WCAG apply to native apps?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which all accessibility standards are based on, applies to both web pages and web applications, including native and hybrid apps.