WCAG 2.0 compliance do I have to support browsers

1. Do all websites need to be WCAG compliant?
2. Does WCAG apply to desktop applications?
3. Does WCAG apply to mobile apps?
4. What are rules of items upon which guidelines WCAG 2.0 are based?

Do all websites need to be WCAG compliant?

As of January 1, 2021, the AODA requires public, private, and non-profit organizations to ensure their websites and web content comply with WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Organizations that do not comply risk fines of up to $100,000 for each day of violation.

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.

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.

What are rules of items upon which guidelines WCAG 2.0 are based?

The guidelines are organized under 4 principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. For each guideline, there are testable success criteria. The success criteria are at three levels: A, AA, and AAA. The success criteria are what determine “conformance” to WCAG.