Why I don’t trust WCAG 2.2 and what I’m hoping from 3.0
- Introduction: Discussing the importance of accessibility as a right and legal requirement, expressing distrust in WCAG 2.2, and hopes for improvement in WCAG 3.0.
- Color Contrast Algorithm: Criticizing WCAG 2.2's color contrast algorithm for inconsistencies in determining readability and clarity.
- Alt Text: Highlighting the inadequacy of WCAG 2.2 in requiring only the presence of alt text, without specifying clarity or accuracy.
- Focus Indicators: Pointing out the weakness of focus indicators in indicating active elements on a page.
- Target Sizes and Font Sizes: Critiquing the small minimum target size in WCAG 2.2 and the lack of defined font sizes.
- APCA Algorithm: Exploring the potential benefits of implementing the APCA color contrast calculator in WCAG 3.0.
- Alt Text Guidance: Advocating for stricter guidelines on alt text to ensure clarity and conciseness.
- Visual Labels for Icons: Discussing the requirement for visible labels for interactive icons in WCAG 3.0.
- Keyboard and Screen Reader Navigation: Discussing the importance of fluid navigation for keyboard and screen reader users in WCAG 3.0.
- Minimum Font and Target Sizes: Considering the possibility of addressing font and target sizes in WCAG 3.0.
- New Conformance Levels: Introducing the new conformance levels in WCAG 3.0, including Foundational requirements as the baseline level.
- Conclusion: Anticipating improvements in WCAG 3.0 beyond addressing existing issues in WCAG 2.2.