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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: May 11, 2017 8:36AM

> My understanding of WCAG 2.1 is that the new requirements )low vision, cognitive, mobile) success criteria will be optional (I think you can choose to comply with 1 or more of those), though I am not overly clear on the details.

That is not correct. Originally mobile, cognitive, low vision were seen as extensions. However, that approach did not seem to be equitable with the community. Now the work from the task forces is going to be rolled in a WCAG 2.1 without extensions. In order to meet 2.1 at a particular level you will need to conform to all of the criteria at that level. What criteria are in or out is still fluid. Mobile technology is not really a specific area anymore as the reality is really that some people have smaller screens or touch devices but others have touch screens on larger devices. Thus criteria will focus on the capabilities of the content.

Jonathan

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