The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are a set of international standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that web content is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. WCAG is structured around four main principles, ensuring that content is:
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented to users in ways they can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content and ensuring content is adaptable to different formats.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. This includes making all functionalities available from a keyboard and providing users enough time to read and use content.
- Understandable: Information and the operation of user interfaces must be understandable. This involves making text readable and predictable and helping users avoid and correct mistakes.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. This means maximizing compatibility with current and future user tools.
The guidelines are divided into three levels of conformance: A (lowest), AA, and AAA (highest), with AA being the recommended standard for most websites to meet a balance of accessibility and functionality.
RCampus Commitment to WCAG
At RCampus, we are dedicated to ensuring our suite of educational tools, including iRubric, is accessible to all users. Our commitment to WCAG compliance is integral to our mission of supporting higher education administrators and faculty in providing an inclusive learning environment.
Our Accessibility Practices Include:
- Adherence to WCAG Standards: We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards in our products. This includes continuous evaluation and enhancement of our platform to ensure it remains accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
- User-Centered Design: We incorporate accessibility into the design and development process from the outset, ensuring our tools are user-friendly and meet the diverse needs of our community.
- Regular Audits and Updates: We perform regular accessibility audits and updates, leveraging feedback from our users and accessibility experts to continually improve our offerings.
- Training and Awareness: Our team is trained on accessibility best practices, ensuring that every member understands the importance of creating accessible content and tools.
By committing to WCAG standards, RCampus ensures that our products are accessible, functional, and usable for everyone. We believe that accessibility is not just an obligation but a crucial aspect of creating effective educational tools that foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
For more detailed information about our accessibility practices, please visit our Accessibility document and more about our VPAT.