Mandate 376 – en 301 549, Web content accessibility guidelines (wcag), Legislation and regulations – HP OMEN 32q 31.5" QHD HDR 165 Hz Gaming Monitor User Manual

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The standards contain technical criteria specific to various types of technologies, as well as
performance-based requirements which focus on functional capabilities of covered products. Specific

criteria cover software applications and operating systems, web-based information and applications,
computers, telecommunications products, video and multimedia, and self-contained closed products.

Mandate 376 – EN 301 549

The European Union created the EN 301 549 standard within Mandate 376 as an online toolkit for public
procurement of ICT products. The standard specifies the accessibility requirements applicable to ICT

products and services, with a description of the test procedures and evaluation methodology for each
requirement.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) from the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) helps

web designers and developers create sites that better meet the needs of people with disabilities or
age-related limitations.

WCAG advances accessibility across the full range of web content (text, images, audio, and video)
and web applications. WCAG can be precisely tested, is easy to understand and use, and allows web

developers flexibility for innovation. WCAG 2.0 has also been approved as

ISO/IEC 40500:2012.

WCAG specifically addresses barriers to accessing the web experienced by people with visual, auditory,
physical, cognitive, and neurological disabilities, and by older web users with accessibility needs. WCAG

2.0 provides characteristics of accessible content:

Perceivable (for instance, by addressing text alternatives for images, captions for audio, adaptability
of presentation, and color contrast)

Operable (by addressing keyboard access, color contrast, timing of input, seizure avoidance, and

navigability)

Understandable (by addressing readability, predictability, and input assistance)

Robust (for instance, by addressing compatibility with assistive technologies)

Legislation and regulations

Accessibility of IT and information has become an area of increasing legislative importance. These links

provide information about key legislation, regulations, and standards.

United States

Canada

Europe

Australia

Useful accessibility resources and links

These organizations, institutions, and resources might be good sources of information about disabilities
and age-related limitations.

NOTE:

This is not an exhaustive list. These organizations are provided for informational purposes

only. HP assumes no responsibility for information or contacts you encounter on the internet. Listing on
this page does not imply endorsement by HP.

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