Everything You Need to Know About WCAG Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.2 is the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the international standard for accessible websites. It defines testable success criteria so people with disabilities can perceive, operate and understand your content. Laws such as the European Accessibility Act and the ADA reference WCAG as their technical benchmark, so meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the practical target for most websites.

The core WCAG requirements include text alternatives for images, full keyboard accessibility, captions for video, sufficient color contrast, resizable text, clear headings and labels, consistent navigation, visible error identification, correct language markup and compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers. allyWay scans your website against these criteria and shows you exactly which issues exist and how to fix them.

In many markets, yes. The European Accessibility Act requires covered businesses selling into the EU to meet accessibility requirements based on WCAG, and in the US the ADA is applied to websites with WCAG as the reference standard. Which obligations apply to you depends on your location, audience and services. allyWay helps you identify and fix barriers; confirm your specific legal obligations with a qualified adviser.

Start with an automated WCAG checker. allyWay scans your website for automatically detectable WCAG issues such as missing alt text, low contrast and incorrect markup, then gives you a clear report with prioritized findings. Some criteria also require manual review, and allyWay provides step-by-step guidance for those. You can run your first scan free of charge.

allyWay combines everything you need in one tool: an AI-powered WCAG scan, automatic fixes for common issues, an accessibility widget for your visitors and continuous monitoring that alerts you when new barriers appear. Instead of juggling separate checkers, plugins and audits, you get one workflow that finds issues, fixes what can be automated and guides you through the rest.

Level AA is the standard most laws and procurement rules reference, and it is the level allyWay helps you work towards. Level A covers the most basic requirements, while Level AAA is the strictest and not realistically achievable for every type of content. For most websites, meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the right and expected goal.

Many of them, yes. allyWay automatically fixes common barriers such as missing form labels, contrast problems and keyboard traps, and its widget gives visitors direct control over text size, contrast and more. Not every issue can be automated: content-related criteria like meaningful alt text quality or logical heading structure need human judgment. For those, allyWay gives you clear step-by-step instructions.

Traditional accessibility audits often cost thousands of euros per review. allyWay starts with a free scan and trial, and paid plans cover continuous scanning, automatic fixes and monitoring for a predictable monthly price. That makes ongoing WCAG work affordable for small businesses and scalable for agencies managing many client websites.