State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education in Texas are required to meet the 2.0 AA level of these guidelines.
AA level includes the level A guidelines, but not the AAA guidelines.
Success Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context) – Level A.
The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its surrounding content.
This success criteria is designed to ensure individuals with a disability are not at a disadvantage when browsing digital content, and that they have as much context as possible to ensure a good user experience.
Referenced by Federal Law.
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Referenced by State Accessibility Rules.
Texas Administrative Code 206 (TAC 206.70).
Texas Administrative Code 213 (TAC 213.38).
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