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Map of WCAG to Section 508 FPC

This mapping of the WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria to Section 508 Functional Performance Criteria (FPC) identifies the disabilities impacted by each criterion.

Please note: Information provided in this mapping is intended solely as informal guidance; it is neither a determination of your legal rights or responsibilities, nor a statement of the official views of the U.S. Access Board or any other federal agency. Any links to non-federal websites are provided as a courtesy and do not represent an endorsement of the linked information, products, or services.

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WCAG to FPC Map
WCAG 2.0 SC Without Vision Limited Vision Without Perception of Color Without Hearing Limited Hearing Without Speech Limited Manipulation Limited Reach and Strength Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities
1.1.1 Non-text content X X - X X - - - X
1.2.1 Audio-only and video only (prerecorded) X X - X X - - - X
1.2.2 Captions (prerecorded) - - - X X - - - X
1.2.3 Audio description or media alternative (prerecorded) X X - - - - - - X
1.2.4 Captions (live) - - - X X - - - X
1.2.5 Audio description (precorded) X X - - - - - - X
1.3.1 Info and relationships X X - - - - - - X
1.3.2 Meaningful sequence X X - - - - - - X
1.3.3 Sensory characteristics X X - X X - - - X
1.4.1 Use of colour X X X - - - - - X
1.4.2 Audio control X - - - X - - - X
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum) - X X - - - - - -
1.4.4 Resize text - X - - - - - - -
1.4.5 Images of text - X - - - - - - X
2.1.1 Keyboard X X - - - - X - X
2.1.2 No keyboard trap X X - - - - X - -
2.2.1 Timing adjustable X X - - - - X - X
2.2.2 Pause, stop, hide - - - - - - - - X
2.3.1 Three flashes or below threshold - - - - - - - - -
2.4.1 Bypass blocks X X - - - - X - X
2.4.2 Page titled X X - - - - X - X
2.4.3 Focus order X X - - - - X - X
2.4.4 Link purpose (in context) X X - - - - X - X
2.4.5 Multiple ways X X - - - - X - X
2.4.6 Headings and labels X X - - - - X - X
2.4.7 Focus visible - X - - - - X - X
3.1.1 Language of page X X - X X - - - X
3.1.2 Language of parts X X - X X - - - X
3.2.1 On focus X X - - - - X - X
3.2.2 On Input X X - - - - - - X
3.2.3 Consistent navigation X X - - - - - - X
3.2.4 Consistent identification X X - - - - X - X
3.3.1 Error identification X X X - - - - - X
3.3.2 Labels or instructions - X - - - - - - X
3.3.3 Error suggestion X X - - - - X - X
3.3.4 Error prevention (legal, financial, data) X X X X X - X - X
4.1.1 Parsing X - - - - - X - X
4.1.2 Name, role, value X X - - - - X - X