Course Objectives

 Course Objectives

The class will cover basic HTML and an introduction to ARIA techniques for creating accessible websites emphasizing the importance of separating content from presentation.

  • Identify problems people may have when using the web
  • Understand how assistive technologies are used with the web
  • Learn how to apply WCAG 2.0 guidelines to a website
  • Identify basic testing tools
  • Understand the importance of semantic structure
  • Learn how to use ARIA landmark roles
  • Learn how to create links that make sense out of context
  • Discover how to avoid problems with color and contrast
  • Learn to make images accessible
  • Learn about the benefits of using captions and differences between closed and open captions
  • Learn how to make data tables accessible
  • Learn basic techniques for making forms accessible
  • Answer your questions