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RGAA on Svelte / SvelteKit: complete compliance checklist
Implementing RGAA compliance on Svelte / SvelteKit means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (custom components silencing warnings, route announcements) while applying Référentiel général d'amélioration de l'accessibilité success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
RGAA in 60 seconds
France's Référentiel général d'amélioration de l'accessibilité (RGAA) is the French government's national web accessibility methodology, currently at version 4.1, that operationalises EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA with 106 control tests and is mandatory for public-sector and (since the EAA transposition) large-private-sector French websites.
Svelte / SvelteKit accessibility — what you are starting with
Svelte's compile-time a11y warnings catch common mistakes early. SvelteKit's SSR output is screen-reader friendly.
RGAA setup checklist for Svelte / SvelteKit
1. Heed compile warnings: Do not suppress without justification.
2. Route announcements on client nav: Live region in app shell.
Common RGAA failures on Svelte / SvelteKit
• Custom components silencing warnings
• Route announcements
Putting it together
Combine RGAA's Level AA requirements with Svelte / SvelteKit's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.
Is Svelte / SvelteKit RGAA-compliant out of the box?
They catch the most common mistakes. Full WCAG conformance still requires manual review.
What is the easiest path to RGAA compliance on Svelte / SvelteKit?
Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.
Are Svelte's a11y warnings sufficient?
They catch the most common mistakes. Full WCAG conformance still requires manual review.
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