COGA: August 11th meeting summary + minutes

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Companion, thanks!August 11th, 2025


*This COGA meeting focused on discussing the review process for WCAG 3
drafts, particularly regarding "Clear Language" guidelines
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q3eVdTVfErkeXMukdiNVRC1MgIDMv_2FrgJ_62silfE/edit?tab=t.7qp43a3keop#heading=h.7crn40hv0nhj>.*WCAG
3 Review Priorities


* - There was confusion about whether to focus on reviewing "User Needs" or
"Foundational Requirements" for the Clear Language section.- Julie
clarified that the next WCAG 3 working draft (to be published imminently)
will only include Requirements. - COGA briefly reviewed the Clear Language
requirements earlier this summer.- COGA can provide a more detailed review
after the working draft is published. We can submit feedback formally in
Github.- WCAG 3 subgroups have drafted User Needs sections, but these
sections won't be published until a later draft (possibly December). COGA
can provide feedback more informally, via google docs.*Process Concerns


* - Lisa expressed concern that subgroups were making decisions without
full COGA task force review.- Julie noted that subgroups had to move
quickly to be included in the next working draft, but there will be lots of
time to review and refine.- The group discussed how to ensure broader COGA
expertise is incorporated into WCAG 3 requirements.*Content Organization
Challenges


* - Julie noted there is overlap between different WCAG 3 sections (e.g.,
Clear Language vs. Organization, Structure, and Cognitive Support).-
Earlier this summer, Julie suggested to the AG editors that the next
working draft of WCAG 3 should add cross-references between related
sections. For now, the working draft will include an editor’s note about
overlap. - COGA discussed three challenges in reviewing WCAG 3 drafts at
this early stage: - Requirements that are missing from a particular
section, such as Clear Language- Requirements that appear to be missing
from one section but are covered in another.- Requirements that subgroups
are planning to cover but haven’t drafted yet.- Julie shared the WCAG 3
pathways spreadsheet
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ecg9qFIUVCUQfAPgNSEZ8MmsCSjbAynK8hbGBU8NrzQ/edit?gid=2035961492#gid=2035961492>that
gives an overview of what all of the different subgroups are planning to
cover.*Review Timeline


* - Julie will consult with AG editors to determine priorities and timeline
for COGA's review of different WCAG 3 components.- The goal is to create a
scheduled review plan for COGA that feels manageable but also aligns with
AG’s publishing schedule.*Next Steps



* - Julie will get clarity from AG editors about review priorities and
timelines.- Julie will report back to the group about the best way to
structure ongoing reviews.- Julie will coordinate with other WCAG 3
subgroups to understand their progress and coverage.The meeting ended with
agreement that reviewing WCAG 3 content is important, but needs better
structure and prioritization given the large amount of material to cover.*
Minutes

   - https://www.w3.org/2025/08/11-coga-minutes.html



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