Visually hidden labels, usability, accessibility and WCAG 2.1 compliance

1. What is WCAG 2.1 compliance?
2. How do I check my WCAG compliance?
3. What is label in name in WCAG?
4. What is an accessibility label?

What is WCAG 2.1 compliance?

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 defines how to make Web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

How do I check my WCAG compliance?

To check WCAG compliance, you'll usually start with an automated analysis. The Bureau of Internet Accessibility provides a free, confidential graded report, which tests content against WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria.

What is label in name in WCAG?

3:Label in Name (Level A) Success Criterion (SC) For user interface components with labels that include text or images of text, the name contains the text that is presented visually. Note. A best practice is to have the text of the label at the start of the name.

What is an accessibility label?

A succinct label in a localized string that identifies the accessibility element.