RGAA Accessibility Readiness Guide
RGAA readiness helps French public-sector and service teams connect WCAG-aligned technical checks with practical remediation planning.
This guide is for general accessibility-readiness planning. It is not legal advice, a certification, or a substitute for manual accessibility and compliance review.
Who this may apply to
- French public-sector websites and digital services
- Service teams preparing accessibility statements and reviews
- Vendors supporting French public digital platforms
- Organizations planning WCAG-aligned remediation work
WCAG relationship
RGAA operationalizes accessibility review in France and maps technical expectations to WCAG-based criteria, while process and publication requirements need separate review.
What the readiness check can surface
- Page structure, heading, and landmark readiness signals
- Text alternative and accessible-name gaps
- Form-label and error-message issues
- Keyboard, focus, and skip-link readiness issues
- Contrast and responsive layout signals
What still needs manual review
- RGAA-specific audit methodology and scoring interpretation
- Assistive-technology and keyboard task testing
- Accessibility statement and publication requirements
- Documents, media, and authenticated journeys
Common readiness issues
Service pages with unclear heading hierarchy
Form errors that do not provide useful recovery guidance
Interactive controls without visible or programmatic labels
Menus and overlays that need focus management review
Low-contrast text in service-critical states
Official sources
FAQ
Is RGAA the same as WCAG?
RGAA is a French accessibility framework that maps technical review to WCAG-based criteria and includes process expectations for relevant organizations.
Can automated checks complete an RGAA review?
No. Automated checks help find readiness issues, but RGAA work requires manual testing and methodology-specific review.
What can WARC help French teams prioritize?
It can highlight structure, names, forms, keyboard, contrast, and mobile signals that are useful inputs for remediation planning.
What should be reviewed manually?
Manual review should cover task flows, assistive-technology behavior, documents, authenticated pages, and statement-related requirements.
Related standards
Start with the Website Accessibility Readiness Check
Scan a public URL to find practical accessibility, usability, forms, navigation, and mobile interaction signals before planning manual review.
Run the Website Accessibility Readiness Check