Ten years after WCAG 1.0 was published WCAG 2.0 is official, so what do we do now? Its time to look inside and start updating.

WCAG 2.0 applies broadly to more advanced technologies; is easier to use and understand; and is more precisely testable with automated testing and human evaluation.

W3C WAI recommends using WCAG 2.0, instead of WCAG 1.0.

Most Web sites that conform to WCAG 1.0 will not require significant changes in order to conform to WCAG 2.0, and some may not need any changes. To help you move to WCAG 2.0, WAI is developing:

• How WCAG 2.0 Differs from WCAG 1.0
• Comparison of WCAG 1.0 Checkpoints to WCAG 2.0
• How to Update Your Web Site from WCAG 1.0 to WCAG 2.0

WCAG 2.0 has 12 guidelines that are organized under 4 principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. For each guideline, there are testable success criteria, which are at three levels: A, AA, and AAA.

For a short summary of the WCAG 2.0 guidelines, see WCAG 2.0 at a Glance.

The best place to start working with WCAG 2.0 is the How to Meet WCAG 2.0 (Quick Reference).

Remember we are here to help so any questions about your site being accessible let us know and we can give you a complete evaluation.

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