The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) (opens in a new tab) is an international community that develops open (free) standards to ensure the long-term growth of the Web.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) (opens in a new tab) are developed through the W3C process, in cooperation with individuals and organizations around the world. The goal is to provide a single shared standard for web content accessibility that meets the needs of individuals, organizations, and governments internationally.