Introduction To Web Accessibility

Topics covered in this course include

A definition of accessibility and why it is an important issue  – includes key statistics and an overview of accessibility guidelines
The law  – examines key legislation including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
The impact of accessibility  – uses practical demonstrations and videos to show who is affected by accessibility issues, and describes simple steps you can take to help

You will also receive a course pack containing materials covered during the day.


09.30am        Registration and coffee
10.00am        Welcome
An overview of the day
10.05am        Accessibility – Setting the Scene
What do we mean by accessibility? Why it is important?
10.30am        What the law says about accessibility
The DDA and other legislation – assessing the risks and review of legal cases (global)
10.50am        Practical exercise
11.05am        Who does it affect and why? – an overview of the range of disabilities that have issues with web and the access technology they use – including live demos and videos

11.30am        Coffee break

11.45am        Who does it affect and why? – continued
12.30pm        Web accessibility for Editors- Writing for the web, style guidelines and CMS
12.50pm        Lunch
1.40pm          A practical introduction to guidelines and testing techniques

Explained in plain English, looking at real world examples

2:30pm          Review of sites suggested by audience - please come with suggestions of site(s) you'd like us to review for issues live before the audience
3.00pm          Coffee break
3.15pm          A strategic approach to web accessibility
 
3.35pm          The challenge of new technologies - What will Web 2.0 mean for accessibility?
3.50pm          The Business case
4.10pm          Q & A
4.30pm          Close