About Web Standards Commission
Our Mission
The Web Standards Commission (WSC) advances digital accessibility, web standards compliance, and inclusive design principles across the digital landscape.
We serve as an independent private advisory organization dedicated to promoting universal web access through education, guidance, and advocacy. Our mission is to ensure that websites, applications, and digital services work for everyone, regardless of ability or technology.
Accessibility First
Promoting WCAG compliance and inclusive design
Education
Providing resources and training for compliance
Advocacy
Supporting universal web standards adoption
What We Do
Compliance Reporting
We provide a platform for reporting websites and digital services that don't meet accessibility standards, helping to identify barriers and promote remediation.
Education & Resources
We offer comprehensive guides, tutorials, and resources to help developers, designers, and organizations understand and implement web standards.
Testing & Validation
We provide guidance on accessibility testing tools, validation methods, and best practices for ensuring compliance with WCAG and other standards.
Community Support
We connect organizations, developers, and accessibility advocates to share knowledge, resources, and solutions for creating accessible digital experiences.
Organization Structure
The Web Standards Commission operates through three primary divisions, each focused on specific aspects of web standards and accessibility:
Focus: WCAG compliance, ADA compliance, Section 508, and accessibility best practices
Responsibilities:
- Developing accessibility compliance guidelines and resources
- Providing guidance on WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance
- Educating organizations about ADA Title III requirements
- Supporting Section 508 compliance for government entities
- Promoting inclusive design principles
Key Resources: Compliance Information, Mobile Accessibility
Focus: HTML, CSS, JavaScript standards, and web performance
Responsibilities:
- Promoting W3C HTML5 and semantic markup standards
- Providing CSS best practices and modern layout techniques
- Guiding JavaScript development and API usage
- Advancing web performance optimization (Core Web Vitals)
- Supporting responsive design and mobile-first development
Key Resources: HTML Standards, CSS Guidelines, JavaScript APIs, Performance Standards
Focus: Data protection, privacy compliance, and web security
Responsibilities:
- Promoting GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy standards
- Providing security best practices and vulnerability prevention
- Guiding secure data handling and encryption
- Supporting cookie consent and privacy policy compliance
- Advancing secure authentication and authorization practices
Key Resources: Privacy Guidelines, Security Standards, GDPR Compliance, Data Protection
Our Core Values
Inclusion
We believe the web should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, technology, or circumstance.
Excellence
We promote the highest standards in web development, design, and digital accessibility practices.
Education
We provide clear, actionable resources that empower organizations to create accessible digital experiences.
Collaboration
We work with organizations, developers, and advocates to advance web standards and accessibility together.
Independent Advisory Organization
The Web Standards Commission (WSC) is an independent private advisory organization and is not a government agency. Our assessments, recommendations, and resources are informational and intended to support accessibility improvement and web standards compliance.
We do not provide legal advice. Organizations seeking legal guidance on ADA compliance or other accessibility regulations should consult with qualified legal counsel.
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