This one-day course presents tools and techniques for assessing accessibility issues of existing websites, utilizing both automated evaluation resources and manual analyses. Application of accessibility principles and coding compliant theme layouts will also be covered.

Learning Objectives

• Identify potentially non-compliant site elements
• Describe POUR principles and WCAG Guidelines
• Utilize WAI-ARIA to structure your web pages
• Utilize accessibility evaluation tools
• Reference other W3C Accessibility Tools
• Create accessible non-web content

Recommended Experience

This one-day course is an extension of the introductory Web Accessibility Policies and Perspectives course and is designed for anyone looking to level up their digital accessibility expertise. Prerequisite: Completion of Web Accessibility Policies and Perspectives or demonstrated knowledge of basic web accessibility is a prerequisite. Combined registration for this course and the Web Accessibility Policies and Perspectives course is also available.

Course Outline

• Review of web accessibility guidelines and consequences of non-compliance
• Site Plan Review - Hands-on analysis of non-compliant sites
• Site Review Outcomes - Applying POUR principles to assess analysis
• Testing the Site - Utilizing accessibility evaluation tools
• Testing What you Know - More examples of possible pitfalls
• Structuring Your Page with Accessibility in Mind - Understanding ARIA and other tools to create compliant layouts
• Non-Web Content - Ensuring document accessibility

NOTE: All public training dates are tentative until the required number of students have enrolled, unless otherwise noted in the course title. A Promet Source representative will contact you directly when the course "confirm/cancel" decision is made.

Questions?

Contact Promet Source directly at [email protected]