Re: Conformance for Desktop Software Applications

Hi Steve,

Correct, the guidance in WCAG2ICT is informative. Yet EN 301 549 is a 
formal standard. Is there a reason not to follow that for conformance?

Best,
   Shadi


On 14/04/2020 14:44, Steve Lesslie wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I would greatly appreciate advice about the appropriate conformance for 
> a project.
> 
> The project involves an accessibility audit of a desktop software 
> application which runs on Windows and macOS (i.e. which has a native, 
> non-browser UI).
> 
> There is an objective to demonstrate an obligation to accessibility 
> whilst taking into account conformance to the leading global 
> accessibility standards.  The original intent is to achieve WCAG 2.1 
> level AA.
> 
> However, from the initial research I've done it seems more appropriate 
> for this project to demonstrate conformance to EN 301 549 - Section 11 
> https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en/301500_301599/301549/02.01.02_60/en_301549v020102p.pdf 
> which is harmonized with WCAG2ICT.  But my understanding, and apologies 
> if this is incorrect, is that WCAG2ICT is not a standard so conformance 
> does not apply hence using EN 301 549.
> 
> Your views most welcome.
> 
> Best regards
> 
> Steve
> 

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Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/
Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Received on Tuesday, 14 April 2020 16:30:46 UTC