Features of WCAG 2.0/2.1

• Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that users can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content, such as images and multimedia.
• Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable. This involves making all functionality available from a keyboard, providing users with enough time to read and use content, and avoiding content that causes seizures.
• Understandable: Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable. This includes making text content readable and understandable, providing clear navigation and consistent layouts, and using language that is clear and simple.
• Robust: Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. This involves using valid HTML, CSS, and other web technologies, and ensuring compatibility with current and future user agents.

Benefits of WCAG 2.0/2.1

• Inclusivity: WCAG 2.0/2.1 ensures that websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities such as visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
• Legal Compliance: Adhering to WCAG 2.0/2.1 helps businesses and organizations comply with accessibility laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in the European Union.
• Enhanced User Experience: Accessibility features implemented according to WCAG guidelines improve the overall user experience for all users, not just those with disabilities. This includes better navigation, readability, and usability.
• Increased Reach: By making web content accessible, businesses and organizations can reach a larger audience, including people with disabilities who might otherwise be excluded from accessing their services or information.
• SEO Benefits: Some accessibility features, such as descriptive alt text for images and proper HTML structure, can improve search engine optimization (SEO) and help websites rank higher in search engine results pages.