POUR accessibility checklist

Every WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA success criterion (plus 2.5.8 from 2.2), grouped by POUR, and the WCAG 3.0 draft outcomes. Status is checked in your browser against your current draft.

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WCAG 2.1

Perceivable

Alt text length, color contrast and media alternatives.

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA) (opens W3C reference in new tab)Open in Perceivable auditNo draft

Operable

Touch targets (24×24 px minimum), focus states and keyboard use.

Understandable

Heading hierarchy without skipped levels and clear link text.

Robust

Semantic markup that screen readers can interpret.

WCAG 3.0 outcomes (draft)

WCAG 3.0 is still a working draft; scores are readiness estimates (0–4).

Plain, readable sentences — Clear language
Can readers understand the text on first read?
No draft
Abbreviations and jargon explained — Clear language
Are unfamiliar terms and acronyms defined where they first appear?
No draft
Easy to find your place — Structure and wayfinding
Can readers skim, see where they are and jump to what they need?
No draft
Content in manageable chunks — Cognitive load
Is information broken into short paragraphs, lists and sections?
No draft
Purpose and summary up front — Cognitive load
Does the reader learn early what the document is for and what to do?
No draft
Clear, actionable instructions — Functional clarity
Are steps ordered, specific and free of sensory-only cues?
No draft
Meaningful alternatives for images and media — Functional clarity
Do images, charts and media convey the same information in text?
No draft
Help and next steps available — Support
Do readers know where to get help or what to do next?
No draft