Five Exceptions to Accessible Web Requirements

There are exceptions included in the Accessible Information and Communication Standard. Organizations are not required to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for web content or web applications if one or more of the following situations apply:

1. It is not technically feasible to meet the required level.
2. The technology required to publish the web content or application is not readily available.
3. Meeting the required level would result in demonstrable undue hardship to the organization.
4. The organization does not have direct control over the web content or web application.
5. The web content or web application relates to product labels or other product information.