Practical Accessibility for Web and Mobile (2-day)

Introduction/Goals of the class:

Accessibility embraces the spirit of universal access to Web and Mobile content for all. Optimizing your design for accessibility helps you stay compliant while optimizing your code for Assistive Technology access. In this course we will teach you practical ways to understand and optimize for accessibility for both Web and Mobile guidelines and legal requirements.

We will go beyond the common traps of relying on checker tools or following industry standard guidelines (Section 508/ WCAG). This course will show you how to think about accessibility problems, how to practical fix your code and how to ensure you are offering a quality user experience for users with disabilities.

Recent participants comments:
"Prepare to view the web from a whole new and different perspective!" -Abercrombie+Fitch
"Very engaging speaker, keeps you interested...and very informative" -Hollister

Agenda/ Topics covered in this training:

1. 10 Principles of Accessibility for Web and Mobile design.
2. How accessibility impacts usability.
3. Experiencing accessibility issues with each Disability type.
4. Using automated tools: Pros and Cons.
5. Following the Guidelines: Pros and Cons.
6. Getting compliant: Section 508 issues and lessons (16 years on).
7. How to use WCAG 3.0 guidelines: theory vs practice.
8. Identifying your Compliance requirements: A, AA, AAA.
9. Designing Accessible Navigation: strategies and tactics.
10. Approaching Inclusive Design: HTML issues and accessible patterns.
11. Accessibility basics: how to handle images, forms, frames, tables, search, 3rd party content, Keyboard, focus control and contrast issues.
12. Advanced Accessibility (coding CSS, XML/XSL, Java script, HTML5, ARIA)- issues and opportunities.
13. Web site vs Web application accessibility issues and tips.
14. Mobile Accessibility issues and tips. (Includes new Mobile Accessibility Legislation work-arounds).
15. Handling dynamic content: Infographics, Animations, Visually dense images, SVG, Audio descriptions and sounds, CAPTCHA, Video, Multimedia, Live events.
16. Document accessibility (Word, PDF, PPT; Pages, Keynote).
17. Plain English and copywriting tips for inclusive design.
18. Assistive Technologies: test tools.
19.  Evaluating your Accessibility: A proven triangulated approach.
20.  Accessibility testing: how to conduct access testing.
21.  Tips for recruiting users; moderating tests; assessing and taking action on feedback.
22.  Quality of Accessible experience: how far should you go?
23.  Evaluating your Accessibility level: feeling confident with your accessibility optimization.

Delivery options: Online or Live (on site) private training.

Previous knowledge: None required other than a basic familiarity with HTML terms and concepts.

Who will benefit from this course: Open to anyone involved in content creation and optimization (Content creators, Web and Mobile Developers, Designers, UX teams, QA teams, Product managers).

In-house training/ rich learning content: Customized to your industry, platform and design challenges to help you maximize relevancy and retention of material.  The course will include an accessibility test with person(s) with disabilities (live or pre-recorded).