Scope
WCAG 2.2 can guide both initial conversion and ongoing edits, helping teams avoid accessibility regression after delivery.
Operational takeaways
Use WCAG principles during editing, not only during initial conversion.
Track accessibility checks across versions so quality does not drift.
Use issue severity and ownership mapping to prioritize fixes.
WCAG principles in a document lifecycle
Perceivable and operable requirements affect heading order, link purpose, table semantics, and alternatives for meaningful non-text content.
Understandable and robust requirements affect language consistency, structural clarity, and compatibility with assistive technologies.
A lifecycle approach means these checks are repeated whenever content changes.
Editor controls that support WCAG outcomes
Inline guidance and issue surfacing during editing reduce avoidable post-publication defects.
Undo/redo reliability and deterministic serialization prevent content corruption that can create accessibility regressions.
Version comparison and review workflows help teams validate accessibility before publishing updates.
Measure and report
Define scorecards for error count, warning count, SLA adherence, and issue recurrence by source team.
Use those metrics for governance conversations, not only engineering dashboards.
Frequently asked questions
Can WCAG be used for non-web documents?
Yes. WCAG concepts are frequently applied to document output that is delivered in digital channels.
Should we block publishing when errors exist?
High-severity issues should generally block publication unless there is an approved exception process.
Sources and references
- U.S. DOJ: Accessibility of Web Information and ServicesPrimary ADA web accessibility guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Section 508 Laws and PoliciesHigh-level Section 508 legal and policy reference for federal obligations.
- Revised 508 Standards (U.S. Access Board)Technical standards frequently mapped to WCAG success criteria.
- W3C WCAG 2.2 RecommendationInternationally used accessibility standard referenced by many programs.
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