WCAGia

WCAGia is a fictional framework created to illustrate how comprehensive web accessibility guidelines could be structured and evaluated. It is not an official standard and is not endorsed by the World Wide Web Consortium or other recognized accessibility authorities.

Overview and goals. WCAGia aims to make web content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, while adding practical implementation guidance, testing procedures, and evidence for conformance. It emphasizes inclusive design, across devices, assistive technologies, and dynamic content.

Structure. The framework organizes requirements into guidelines and success criteria, with three conformance levels: Basic, Advanced, and Comprehensive. Each criterion is accompanied by test methods, example implementations, and guidance for developers, designers, and evaluators.

Relation to WCAG. WCAGia draws on the four WCAG principles but presents its criteria as modular, independently testable components. The framework is intended to be compatible with WCAG assessments while allowing organizations to adapt criteria to their contexts.

Adoption and critique. In educational and hypothetical audit contexts, WCAGia is used to teach accessibility concepts and evaluation workflows. Critics note potential confusion with WCAG, the risk of duplicating effort, and the need for ongoing updates to remain relevant with technology and law.