Basics of Web Accessibility

Ever wondered how a colorblind person will use a product you have designed or developed? Accessibility is not limited to ramps for wheelchairs. There are simple steps you can take to make your digital solutions accessible. Come join us for this meetup to learn more.

Objectives: Explain Web Accessibility concept, why it is required to create a universal usability and how it can be implemented on websites.

Target Audience: Front-end developers, HTML designers, UX designers.

Content summary:

• Introduction to Web Accessibility concept, various governing bodies, WCAG etc. 
• Why Accessibility? Various disabilities that hamper UX for users accessing the web. 
• How to implement Web Accessibility? 
• Some tools, guidelines, and principles. 
• Components of Web Accessibility.
• Designing for mobility and accessibility. 
• Legislation for Web Accessibility in developed countries. 
• Some examples/demo of an accessible web. 
• A small hands-on workshop making a web page accessible. 

Speaker: Moin Shaikh
Moin is an eCommerce Analyst at Intesols Pty. Ltd. where he works to improve UX through CRO and other branding strategies for their clients. He has 7+ years of combined experience in web design, web development and digital branding. He is also a co-organizer of Mozilla Gujarat community.