WCAG in Plain English is a free educational resource created by AAArdvark to help make the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) easier to understand and apply.
This resource is designed for:
- Beginners learning about accessibility for the first time
- Content creators, designers, and developers looking for practical, plain-language guidance
- Agencies and teams who need to train others or onboard collaborators quickly
Each article is written to provide a high-level summary of a WCAG success criterion, along with examples, explanations, and implementation tips in everyday language. You’ll also find links to the official WCAG documentation throughout the site for deeper technical or normative reference.
What this resource is not:
- It is not a replacement for the official WCAG guidelines published by the W3C
- It is not suitable for legal analysis, formal compliance audits, or VPATs
- It does not represent the full technical or normative detail of each success criterion
If you’re conducting an in-depth accessibility review, preparing a VPAT, or navigating legal requirements, you should refer directly to the official WCAG documentation and supporting materials from the W3C.
Help us improve
We’re committed to making this resource as accurate and useful as possible. If you notice an error or have suggestions for improvement, we welcome your feedback at [email protected].
