To talk about Web Accessibility means talking about universal access to the Web, regardless of the type of hardware, software, network infrastructure, language, culture, geographical location and users’ capabilities. It was with this concept of accessibility in mind that the Web Accessibility Initiative was launched, known as WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative). This is an initiative launched by the W3C, the aim of which is to facilitate access for people with disabilities by developing accessibility guidelines, improving tools for assessing and rectifying web accessibility issues, and carrying out educational and awareness-raising work regarding the importance of the accessible web design, and breaking new ground in accessibility through research in this field.
Web Accessibility Systems
Programme
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Purchase the tools for the access to the website and its content can be accessed safely by everyone.
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Master hardware and software concepts by creating better network infrastructure.
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Manage these networks by creating more accessible spaces, regardless of of the disability.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF WEB ACCESSIBILITY
1. Definition of Web Accessibility
2. The Importance of Accessibility for a Diverse Range of Users
3. Accessibility Regulations and Standards (WCAG, ADA, Section 508)
4. Perception: Alternative Text and Descriptions
5. Usability: Navigation and Keyboard
6. Comprehension: Organisation and Readability
7. Robustness: Compatibility with Different Technologies
TEACHING UNIT 2. ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS AND EVALUATION
1. Use of automated tools (e.g. Axe, WAVE)
2. Manual Accessibility Assessment
3. Reports and Prioritisation of Issues
TEACHING UNIT 3. ACCESSIBLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Principles of Universal Design
2. Adaptation to Different Devices and Technologies
3. Proper Use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
4. Subtitles and Transcripts for Videos
5. Descriptions of Images and Charts
6. Accessibility in Presentations and Documents
TEACHING UNIT 4: PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF ACCESSIBLE WEB DEVELOPMENT
1. Examples of accessible code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
2. Techniques for Improving the User Experience
3. Practical Exercises and Projects
4. Implementing Accessibility Testing in Development Processes
5. Strategies for Ensuring Long-Term Accessibility
TEACHING UNIT 5. INTRODUCTION TO SEO
1. The importance of SEO
2. How Search Engines Work
3. Google: Algorithms and updates
4. How to recover from a Google penalty
5. SEO strategy
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