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Accessibility Guidelines Working Group Meeting Topics

This page shows minutes of the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. Minutes for task forces are available from their respective pages.

Minutes | Topics | Resolutions

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2023

12 December: AGWG Teleconference
- New ACT Rules (https://github.com/w3c/wcag/discussions/3549)
- WCAG2ICT issues (https://github.com/w3c/wcag2ict/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Please+Review%22)
- New ACT Rules (https://github.com/w3c/wcag/discussions/3549)
5 December: AGWG Teleconference
- Introductions and Annoucements
- Taskforce Process Overview
- TPAC Subgroup Work
28 November: AGWG Teleconference
- Input types discussion: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18t8JFb6cRPk3Uv8wWVh2AYrv-s_LP6Ir_F3eMHoWWBE/edit#heading=h.j90o0ih0u243
- Ongoing subgroup work on ( Keyboard Support "Chuck/Wendy", Pointer Support "Alastair", Provide Help "Rachael")
21 November: AGWG Teleconference
- Annoucements
- Control Semantics Brief
- TPAC Subgroup Work
14 November: AGWG Teleconference
- Ongoing subgroup work on (Pointer support, Prevent Harm, Keyboard Support)
7 November: AGWG Teleconference
- Announcements
- WCAG3 project plan
- Post-TPAC subgroup work (Pointer Support, Prevent Harm, Keyboard Support)
31 October: AGWG-2023-10-31
- WCAG 2 issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/results
- Adding why it is important to 2.1 SCs #3312
24 October: AGWG-2023-10-24
17 October: AGWG Teleconference
- Introductions or Announcements
- Sub-group working
10 October: AGWG Teleconference
- Announcements
- Timing and Interruptions Report
- TPAC Subgroup Work (Prevent Harm, Control and Focus Appearance, Text appearance and Semantics, User Control)
3 October: AGWG Teleconference
- new members and topics
- announcements
- new members and topics
- Phrasing outcomes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlOTK9m9DJjh6RqRsLupKfE5AuRK7nlu7IB6vpRDXOM/edit
26 September: AGWG Teleconference
- Announcements (including sub-groups)
- Sub-group breakouts
19 September: AGWG-2023-09-19
- TPAC Wrap Up (Lessons learned, Current Status, Next Steps)
- WCAG 2 Survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Question 1 - Added third line to In brief section for WCAG 2.0 SCs #3356
- Question 2 - Text Spacing and scoped styles with shadow dom #2495
- Question 3 - Clarity for programmatically determined link context term example #3361
- Question 4 - Clarity around a "change initiated by the user" #3226
15 September: AGWG Teleconference
12 September: AGWG Teleconference
11 September: AGWG-TPAC-Group-2023-09-11
- User processes do not increase cognitive load subgroup update
5 September: AGWG Teleconference
- Timing and Interruptions Subgroup update
- Harm from Motion Subgroup briefing
- TPAC Preparation
29 August: AGWG Teleconference
- Subgroup updates
- WCAG 3 Issues
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Question 1 - Understanding for Contrast does not call out Color Blindness #2033 (take 3)
- Question 2 - Update PDF techniques #3354
- Question 3 - Use of Color Understanding doc: add note concerning same color case #3286
- Question 5 - Tweaks/additions to Understanding Pointer Gestures #910
22 August: AGWG Teleconference
- TPAC preparation https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/tpac-2023/ (5 Minutes)
- Subgroup updates (10 Minutes)
- Clear language https://github.com/w3c/wcag3/pull/9#issuecomment-1678944806 (30 Minutes)
- WCAG 2.2 Resolving WCAG 2.2 Objections
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Question 1 - Understanding doc for 1.2.9 mentions video #1836
- Question 2 - Non-text Contrast - Figure on background changes #2494
- Question 3 - Understanding for Contrast does not call out Color Blindness #2033
- Question 4 - Suggested improvement to Understanding 2.2.1: Timing Adjustable #1814
25 July: AGWG Teleconference
- Guidance for Policy subgroup mid-point presentation (30 Minutes)
- WCAG2ICT Survey Review https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/55145/WCAG2ICT-Third-content-review-by-AGWG2/
- Question 1 - Success Criterion 1.4.10 Reflow
- Question 2 - Success Criterion 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
- Question 3 - Success Criterion 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
- Question 4 - Success Criterion 4.1.3 Status Messages
- Question 5 - Glossary term: style property
- Question 6 - Glossary terms: "set of Web pages" and associated "set of" terms
- Question 7 - Success Criterion 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)
- WCAG2ICT Now what?
18 July: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/Fe9Umitx/image.png
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Guidance for Policy subgroup update (5 minutes)
- Error Notification w3c/wcag3#2 (comment) (Piloting our new process)
- WCAG2ICT Review https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/55145/WCAG2ICT-Third-content-review-by-AGWG2/
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- 4. Understanding doc for 1.2.9 mentions video #1836
- 5. Non-text Contrast - Figure on background changes #2494
- Adjustment to 'in brief' sections
- Parsing update for WCAG 2.1 understanding #3280
- Suggested improvement to Understanding 2.2.1: Timing Adjustable #1814
11 July: AGWG Teleconference
- Announcements
- Guidance for Policy subgroup update
- WCAG2ICT
- Resolving WCAG 3 Issues https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zt0j8cBb8cbmwFvO4qmvRnvjPOFyZoR9UOAw3aUxkL4/edit#heading=h.5ujyfgylrdzf
- New Process https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oD7M3b9i0iPMIKoakjwOOcEZH1h6hsjBuOXEqPPzoAQ/edit
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Understanding Focus Appearance CR3 updates #3259
- How to add audio descriptions to videos? #1768
27 June: AGWG Teleconference
- Announcements
- Review schedule and upcoming subgroups (20 minutes)
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues, 7 questions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Question 1 - Is static content in tab order a failure of 2.4.3? #1572
- Question 2 - Understanding for Contrast does not call out Color Blindness #2033
- Question 3 - Separate techniques for Target Size #3231
- Question 4 - Adding brief descriptions for all WCAG 2.0 A and AA requirements, understanding docs
20 June: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Guidance for policy makers mid-point presentation (30 Minutes)
- Removing Decision Policy https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/w3c_decision_policy/results
- Ensuring big decision have enough time and attention
- Clarifying weakest objections
- Ensuring big decision have enough time and attention
- Flexibility vs. detailed step-by-step process
- Charter text
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/results
- Is visited link color a failure of Use of Color? #905
- Add definition for “path-based gesture” for 2.2 #758
13 June: SV_MEETING_TITLE
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Guidance for policy makers Subgroup (2-5 minutes)
- Decision policy changes https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/Decision-Policy-23/results
- Keep a custom decision policy or use the standard W3C approach
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues. https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/results
- Keep a custom decision policy or use the standard W3C approach
- Unanimous agreement statement
- C42 good for 2.5.5, not as example for 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) #2433
- Add 'In brief' section at start of 2.1 SCs #3191
- Is visited link color a failure of Use of Color? #905
- Understanding for Contrast does not call out Color Blindness #2033
6 June: AGWG Teleconference
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues, 7 questions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- Question 2 - How to work out 'three flashes' in modern terms
- Question 3 - Delete H45 (longdesc) #2502
- Question 4 - Clarify 1.4.11 and 2.47 relationship in understanding doc #2146
- Question 5 - Are browser/OS settings (prefers-* features) acceptable as a mechanism? #2909
- Question 6 - Mechanism provided by the platform AND stopping 1.4.2: Audio Control #1533
- Question 7 - Does 1.3.1 apply to off screen content? #2520
30 May: AGWG-2023-05-30
- WCAG 2.2 Issues, 1 question https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues, 6 questions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
- subgroup updates
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues, 6 questions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/
23 May: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Conformance subgroup report (2-5 minutes)
- Guidance for policy makers Subgroup
- https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Does Target Size (Minimum) result in widespread failure of common dataviz? #3091
- Accessible authentication - consider other phrase than one time password #3180
- Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) should permit opaque overlays #3193
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/results
- Clarification on 3.1.2 Language of Parts #297
- 2.2.6: Timeouts - reference to compliance #421
- What is part of accname for Label in Name? #2302 #2276
- Focus being set to the first interactive element in a dialog #2241
16 May: SV_MEETING_TITLE
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- WCAG 2.2 ISSUE RESOLUTIONS https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/results
- Failure technique for Focus-not-obscured https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/7ICVdk2c/image.png
- Failure technique for Focus-not-obscured
- Does 2.4.12 Focus not obscured encourage a keyboard anti-pattern #2809
- WCAG 2.x backlog issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag2x-backlog1/results
- Changes/corrections to 1.4.3 and 1.4.6 understanding #3020
- Inactive components in 1.4.3 & 1.4.6 Understanding #481
- 2.5.3 Label in Name - aria-hidden on part of visual label #2302
- How can we make surveys easier to fill in?
- Updating landmark techniques
- Clarification on 3.1.2 Language of Parts #297
- Subgroup reporting
9 May: AGWG-2023-05-09
- WCAG 2.2 WCAG 2 Issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Announcements
- WCAG 2.2 WCAG 2 Issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- WCAG 2.2 WCAG 2 Issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Question 1 - Rewrite technique C40 and associated example per discussion in #3026
- Question 2 - Add 'In brief' section at start of 2.2 SCs #2905
- Question 3 - G219 title for 2.5.7 Dragging Movement is misleading #3128
- Question 4 - Rewrite OTP section in Accessible Authentication understanding #3150
- Question 5 - Loophole in 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)? #3045
- Questions 6 and 7
- Use of GitHub
2 May: AGWG Teleconference
- Introductions and announcements
- W3C TPAC Interest https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/tpac_2023_interest/
- WCAG 3 Editor and Working Drafts https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/working_draft_23/
- Document Breakdown https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iIQNhaXhA46VLmtZvvaGPUzjzJf8WQesv9JgiumfJzY/edit#slide=id.g23d017a7b09_0_31
- WCAG 2 Issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- 2.4.11 Focus Appearance exception doesn't match explanation #3016
- Accessible Authentication failure techniques #1916
- SC 4.1.1 Note
25 April: AGWG Teleconference
- WCAG 3 prep for working draft
- WCAG 2 Understanding Updates https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Adding references to cognitive SC
- 2.4.12 Focus not Obscured (Minimum) and user opened / controlled content #2751
- For 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus, note at bottom of Intent section should be moved up #3129
- 2.4.12 Focus not Obscured (Minimum) and user opened / controlled content #2751
18 April: AGWG Teleconference
- WCAG 3 Updated Editors Draft https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/updateEditorDraft23/
- Question 2 - Updating Editor Draft - Substantive Changes
- WCAG 3 Review the Alternative Text Guideline Work from TPAC
- WCAG 2 Wrap up all outstanding normative issues on WCAG 2.2
11 April: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- WCAG2ICT Second Content Review Survey
- Proposal to change Taskforce Authority Survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/authority-to-publish-23/results
- Subgroup recruitment
- Other WCAG 2.2 issues survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Does anyone have an issue with Moving Focus Visible back to AA?
- Add '(Minimum)' to the name of SC 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication #3087
- Programmatically Determined example describes outdated direct parsing of markup #3001
- Focus obscured understanding updates #3074
- Alignment of structure/wording of Target Size SCs #3086
- "Very similar" examples are actually "exactly the same" #2692
4 April: AGWG Teleconference
- New starters or announcements?
- WCAG 3 Review of revised conformance section survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/WCAG3_conformance_March_23/
- WCAG 2.2 Parsing survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/parsing-note-editorial/
- Parsing note wording
- Target Size
- Other WCAG 2.2 issues survey, Q3-5 (not new) https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
28 March: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- WCAG 2.2 Target Size, Q1-2 (not new questions) https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/results
- 2.5.8 Target Size "overlapping any other target" does not work #3050
- 2.5.8 target size should not have a "lists" exception #3051
- WCAG 2.2 Focus appearance See https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/w3c-wai-gl/2023JanMar/0309.html
21 March: AGWG-2023-03-21
- Google Focus appearance research presentation
- WCAG 2.2 Focus appearance Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/focus-appearance/
- WCAG2ICT Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/55145/WCAG2ICT-First-AGWG-review-4-sc
- Question 1 - Review of Background section
- Question 2 - Success Criterion 1.3.4 Orientation
- Question 3 - Success Criterion 1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
13 March: AGWG Teleconference
- Option 2
- What is liked about each of the two proposals?
- What do people like about the proposals?
- Are there any major concerns that must be addressed in either proposal? How can they be addressed?
- Structure conversation
- Facilitate Writing Process
- Continuing on Exploratory guideline work
- Next steps
7 March: AGWG Teleconference
- Announce: Upcoming schedule around CSUN
- Question 1 - Technology agnostic methods
- Question 2 - Name of Test Types
- Question 3 - Accessibility Supported
- WCAG 2.2 issues, Questions 1-6 [60 minutes] Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- Question 1 - Does 2.4.12 Focus not obscured encourage a keyboard anti-pattern #2809
- Question 2 - Change wording on 3.3.7 Accessible Authentication's exceptions #2850
- Question 3 - One-time-passcodes and the test for when an activity requires 'transcription' #2866
- Question 4 - Target size - "in vertically set text" #2996
- Question 5 - Programmatically Determined example describes outdated direct parsing of markup #3001
28 February: (MEETING TITLE)
- announcements (including CSUN attendance)
- Guideline Grouping Survey Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/guideline-org/
- Color Contrast, Luminescence and Text size
- Term / grouping for "safe"
- Overall organization discussion
- Discussion about Requiring vs. Encouraging
- WCAG 2.2 issues [60 minutes] Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/
- 1. Suggest more structure to Intent section of 3.3.7 Understanding article #2650
- 3. Example Could Be Replaced with an Example that Encourages Greater Equity #2550
- 4. Focus not obscured margin technique and working example #2746
- 5. What are the user's solutions of Focus Not Obscured (minimum)? #2700
- 6. Clarification sought on "set of web pages" #2298
- 7. Dragging Movements - Carousels - Overflowed Containers #2684
- 8. Update focus-appearance
- 9. Does Redundant Entry require the data available in the current step? #2805
21 February: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Next Week’s WCAG 3 Survey https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/guideline-org/
- Culture update & feedback
- WCAG 3: Full Draft Review https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/draft-revew-Feb-23/results
- Removing all guidelines but exemplars
- WCAG 2.2 issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc5/results
- Google - Success Criterion 2.5.8 Target Size Minimum (AA) #2704
- Definition of target offset returns wrong results #2973
- Target offset can be determined only with complicated mathematical methods #2974 https://usercontent.irccloud-cdn.com/file/112Qsd9L/image.png
- Target offset can be determined only with complicated mathematical methods #2974
- 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) is ambiguous for non-rectangular targets #2803
- Private Access Tokens will impact whether or not Captchas will be needed to be done #2524
- Target Size issue walk on
14 February: AGWG Teleconference
- Review WCAG 3 To Do List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k_rCBUVPQj2myECC06rQtnC1Mks_UsI5P9Wmpc4nBCk/edit#
- WCAG 3: Review Conformance Options Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag3_draft_2_1/
- Using percentages to determine Silver & Gold
- How do Critical Issues fit in?
- Aggregation
- Outcomes vs. SC
- Comparing Options
- Review WCAG 3 To Do List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k_rCBUVPQj2myECC06rQtnC1Mks_UsI5P9Wmpc4nBCk/edit#
- Question 2 - Subtle grammar issue in 3.2.6 #2688
- Question 5 - Dragging Movements needs some attention #1917
- Question 1 - Benefit text + Examples Understanding 3.2.6 Consistent Help not the right fit anymore?! #2414
- Question 3 - 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) understanding doc #2431
- Question 4 - Expect difference in Sufficient Techniques 3.3.7. and 3.3.8, at least one #2378
- Question 6 - Add "failure" to Understanding 2.4.12 Focus Not obscured #2418
7 February: AGWG Teleconference
- intros or announcements
- agenda+ WCAG 3 Review Test Section Editor’s Draft Survey: https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/updated_editor_draft/
- Review next week's survey on conformance options https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag3_draft_2_1/
- WCAG 2.2 issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc3/
- 2.4.11 text-decoration as focus indication for links #2679
- Google - Success Criterion 2.4.11 Focus Appearance (Level AA) #2706
- Google - Success Criterion 3.3.7 Accessible Authentication (Level AA) #2707
- Google - Success Criterion 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Level AAA) #2708
- Success Criterion 3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A) #2709
- Success Criterion 2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Level AA) #2710
- Google - Success Criterion 2.4.13 Focus Not Obscured (Level AAA) #2711
- Accessible Authentication disallows Security questions #2733
31 January: AGWG Teleconference
- New members and topics
- Announcements
- Equity group report [30 minutes] https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lMYbFlUVhWSKaEnrzUfpozdXybkL2U8jTgWUKq59zjc/edit?usp=sharing
- Trying out new survey process
- Moving assertions to developmental https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/assertions-feb/results
- Does Assertions add value?
- WCAG 2.2 issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc3/results
- Success Criterion 2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA) #2705
- Add "entirely" to Example 2.4.12: Focus Not obscured #2423
- Accessibility vs Security again #2702
- Privacy considerations for redundant entry #2615
- Accessible Authentication needs better techniques #1916
- Last Benefit 3.2.6: Consistent Help not for this SC #2413
- Adding an "in brief" at the start of SCs
24 January: AGWG Teleconference
- Pull Request from Test Types Subgroup https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/PR_Test_Types/
- Design and IA Update https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/agwg-wcag3-design/
- Assertions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/assertions-jan-12/
- WCAG 2.2 issues https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/wcag22-misc3/
- Question 1 - 2.5.8: Are all slider variants excluded or only sliders that look and are operated like sliders #2713
- Question 2 - 2.4.12 Focus not Obscured (Minimum) and user opened / controlled content #2751
- Question 3 - Success Criterion 2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA) #2705
17 January: AG teleconference
- Introductions
- Introductions & Announcements
- Culture check-in https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/culture_check_in
- Assertions https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/assertions-jan-12/
- Level Assertions Apply
- Approval to add content
- WCAG 2.2 CR publication discussion (if needed)
10 January: AGWG-2023-01-10
- CSUN https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/csun-2023/
- Jan-March Schedule
- CSUN https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/csun-2023/
- CEPC and queuing
- Will be shifting meetings (tentative)
- ACT Rules https://www.w3.org/2002/09/wbs/35422/act-dec-2022/
- Question 1 - New Rule: HTML page title is descriptive
- Question 2 - New Rule: Image accessible name is descriptive
- Question 3 - New Rule: Element in sequential focus order has visible focus
- Question 5 - New Rule: Text has enhanced contrast
- Question 6 - Streamline ARIA rule approval process
- Question 6 - Streamline ARIA rule approval process
- WCAG 2.2 CFC Discussion (if needed)
- 4.1.1 removal
- Target size

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