Accessibility and inclusive design WORK IN PROGRESS

WCAG

• Part of: Accessibility and inclusive design WORK IN PROGRESS collection
• Last reviewed: 31 July 2026

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are the international standard for digital accessibility. Learn about the WCAG principles, the requirements DfE products and services must meet, and how to apply the guidelines.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 are recommendations for making web content more accessible to disabled people.

Following them also improves the user experience for everyone, including people with visual, hearing, cognitive and mobility impairments.