The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 was released in October 2023, bringing important updates and new success criteria. Here's everything you need to know about the changes and how they affect your accessibility strategy. ## Key Changes in WCAG 2.2 ### New Success Criteria **2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)** - Ensures focus indicators are not completely hidden by other content - Applies to all interactive elements **2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced)** - More stringent version of 2.4.11 - Requires focus indicators to be clearly visible **2.5.7 Dragging Movements** - Provides alternatives to drag-and-drop interactions - Essential for users with motor disabilities **2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)** - Sets minimum size requirements for touch targets - Improves usability on mobile devices ## Impact on Your Website These updates mean you'll need to: 1. **Review Focus Management**: Ensure focus indicators are always visible 2. **Audit Touch Targets**: Verify all interactive elements meet size requirements 3. **Provide Alternatives**: Offer alternatives to drag-and-drop functionality 4. **Test Mobile Experience**: Pay special attention to mobile accessibility ## Implementation Timeline - **Immediate**: Start auditing your current site against new criteria - **3 months**: Implement focus management improvements - **6 months**: Complete touch target size adjustments - **12 months**: Full compliance with WCAG 2.2 ## Tools and Resources - Use the official WCAG 2.2 quick reference - Test with updated accessibility tools - Review your accessibility statement - Update your testing procedures ## Staying Compliant Regular audits and testing are key to maintaining WCAG 2.2 compliance. Consider scheduling quarterly accessibility reviews to catch issues early.