RGAA
noun · accessibility
General Accessibility Improvement Framework (Referentiel General d'Amelioration de l'Accessibilite): a French standard that defines the technical rules to follow in order to make web content accessible to all people, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.
A compliance framework based on the international WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards that requires public services and a growing number of private companies to guarantee the digital accessibility of their websites and applications.
An audit and compliance methodology that evaluates the accessibility of a website according to precise criteria organized into themes (images, colors, navigation, forms) — producing an accessibility statement and a measurable compliance rate.
The RGAA (General Accessibility Improvement Framework) is the French standard that sets the technical rules for making digital services accessible to people with disabilities. It is based on the international WCAG standards and defines 106 compliance criteria organized into 13 themes. At Async Code, we develop every web component in compliance with these criteria from the design phase, ensuring native accessibility of your interfaces.
The rules of digital accessibility cover four fundamental principles defined by WCAG: content must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. In practice, this includes text alternatives for images, sufficient color contrast, keyboard navigation, and compatibility with screen readers. Our agency integrates these rules into its development process by using semantic HTML fragments and ARIA attributes that comply with standards.
The current version is RGAA 4.1, published in 2021, which aligns the French framework with WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This version introduces additional criteria for mobile interfaces, gesture input, and screen orientation. Async Code maintains an active watch on RGAA developments and adapts its development practices to ensure our clients' websites remain compliant with the latest regulatory requirements.
The RGAA is mandatory for public administrations, local authorities, public institutions, and companies with annual revenue exceeding 250 million euros. However, digital accessibility is a recommended best practice for all websites. Our agency supports both public organizations and private companies in their accessibility efforts, conducting RGAA audits and developing compliant solutions.
There is no "RGAA certification" per se, but rather an audit process that results in an accessibility statement and a compliance rate. The audit is conducted by an expert who tests the 106 criteria of the framework on a representative sample of pages. At Async Code, we offer comprehensive accessibility audits followed by a technical remediation plan, enabling our clients to achieve and maintain a high compliance rate.
Digital accessibility rules require that every element of a website be usable by everyone, regardless of disability. This includes semantic HTML structuring, sufficient color contrasts, text alternatives, full keyboard navigation, and compatibility with assistive technologies. Our agency develops with a system of fragments that are accessible by default, integrating ARIA attributes and semantic roles into every reusable component.
Organizations subject to the RGAA must provide an accessibility statement (mentioning the compliance rate and non-conformities), a multi-year accessibility plan spanning three years, and an annual action plan. These documents must be published on the website and updated regularly. Async Code assists its clients in drafting these documents and in the technical implementation of the necessary fixes to progressively improve the compliance rate.
Digital accessibility refers to all the practices that allow every person, including those with disabilities, to access online content and services independently. It covers visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities. For a website, this translates into semantic HTML code, keyboard-navigable interfaces, and understandable content. Our agency makes accessibility a technical priority at every stage of development.
Digital accessibility is the fundamental right of every individual to access information and online services, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. It is based on technical standards (WCAG, RGAA) that ensure websites and applications are usable by the widest possible audience. Async Code develops accessible web solutions that expand your audience while meeting legal obligations, combining technical excellence and social commitment.
The RGAA (General Accessibility Improvement Framework) is a French standard consisting of precise technical criteria organized into themes, such as images, colors, navigation, and forms. These criteria are used to verify a website's compliance with digital accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure optimal use for all users, especially those with disabilities.
The RGAA standards (General Accessibility Improvement Framework) consist of a set of 106 technical criteria based on international WCAG standards to ensure the digital accessibility of web services. They are structured into 13 themes, including images, navigation, and forms, to guarantee equitable use for all users, regardless of their disability.