Re: WCAG 2.1 Guideline Suggested Changes

Changes proposed, I think close to final form…


Current in Editor’s Draft

Changes

1. Perceivable
1.1 Text Alternatives

1.1.1 Non-text Content

1.2 Time-based Media

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)

1.2.4 Captions (Live)

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)

1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded)

1.2.7 Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded)

1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded)

1.2.9 Audio-only (Live)


1.3 Adaptable

1.3.1 Info and Relationships

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics

1.3.4 Identify Common Purpose (#755 changes “common” to “input”)

1.3.5 Identify Purpose


1.4 Distinguishable

1.4.1 Use of Color

1.4.2 Audio Control

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)

1.4.4 Resize text

1.4.5 Images of Text

1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced)

1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio

1.4.8 Visual Presentation

1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception)

1.4.10 Reflow

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast

1.4.12 Text Spacing

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus



1. Perceivable

1.3 Adaptable

1.3.1 Info and Relationships

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics

1.3.4 Orientation (was 2.6.2)

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose

1.3.6 Identify Purpose







2. Operable
2.1 Keyboard Accessible

2.1.1 Keyboard

2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap

2.1.3 Keyboard (No Exception)


2.2 Enough Time

2.2.1 Timing Adjustable

2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide

2.2.3 No Timing

2.2.4 Interruptions

2.2.5 Re-authenticating

2.2.6 Timeouts

2.3 Seizures and Physical Reactions

2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold

2.3.2 Three Flashes

2.3.3 Animation from Interactions

2.4 Navigable

2.4.1 Bypass Blocks

2.4.2 Page Titled

2.4.3 Focus Order

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)

2.4.5 Multiple Ways

2.4.6 Headings and Labels

2.4.7 Focus Visible

2.4.8 Location

2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only)

2.4.10 Section Headings

2.4.11 Character Key Shortcuts

2.4.12 Label in Name

2.5 Pointer Accessible

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation

2.5.3 Target Size

2.5.4 Concurrent Input Mechanisms

2.6 Additional sensor inputs

2.6.1 Motion Actuation

2.6.2 Orientation



2. Operable








2.5 Input Modalities

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3 Character Key Shortcuts (was 2.4.11)
2.5.4 Label in Name (was 2.4.12)
2.5.5 Target Size
2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms
2.5.7 Motion Actuation (was 2.6.1)





Input Modalities description:

Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard





3. Understandable
3.1 Readable

3.1.1 Language of Page

3.1.2 Language of Parts

3.1.3 Unusual Words

3.1.4 Abbreviations

3.1.5 Reading Level

3.1.6 Pronunciation

3.2 Predictable

3.2.1 On Focus

3.2.2 On Input

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation

3.2.4 Consistent Identification

3.2.5 Change on Request

3.3 Input Assistance

3.3.1 Error Identification

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions

3.3.3 Error Suggestion

3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)

3.3.5 Help

3.3.6 Error Prevention (All)







4. Robust
4.1 Compatible

4.1.1 Parsing

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value

4.1.3 Status Messages