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WCAG 2.2 Is Now an ISO Standard: What Changes for US Teams
WCAG 2.2 was officially approved as ISO/IEC 40500:2025 in October 2025. The three most impactful new criteria — Target Size Minimum (2.5.8), Dragging Movements (2.5.7), and Accessible Authentication (3.3.8) — are already appearing in DOJ settlements. Here's what to prioritize.
WCAG 3.0 Is Coming: A Practical Preview for US Compliance Teams
The W3C published a substantially complete WCAG 3.0 draft in January 2026. The new bronze/silver/gold model replaces pass/fail. Coverage expands to VR/XR, mobile apps, and cognitive disabilities. Realistic legal adoption: 2030 at earliest — but smart teams are preparing now.
WebAIM Million 2025: 95.9% of Top Websites Still Fail WCAG 2.2
WebAIM's February 2025 analysis of the home pages for the top one million web addresses found 95.9% of pages had detectable WCAG 2.2 failures — with low contrast text, missing alt text, and empty links leading categories.