WCAG 2.1 is Coming-and Here's What You Should Know Right Now - Siteimprove - 0 views
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Expect the new WCAG standards to emphasize a mobile experience that matches what users might expect from a traditional browsing session. This will likely include making your site’s touch screen functions more compatible with assistive technology.
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The new standards are expected to raise that level to 400% to help users with low vision navigate sites more smoothly.
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WCAG 2.1 will likely seek to place limits on where and when pop-ups and similar advertising can appear.
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Considering how massively the online landscape has changed in the past decade, it's amazing that international standards for web accessibility haven't been updated since December of 2008. That's about to change. After soliciting and assessing recommendations from the public, the international Web Accessibility Initiative is set to announce version 2.1 of its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines in the middle of this year. As that update draws nearer, there are a few key changes website owners may want to start planning for. (Keep in mind that all WCAG 2.1 changes are tentative.)
