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Accessible Web Design
The World Wide Web was created as one of the most inclusive media; anyone, regardless of computer type, operating system, or browser version, could access information on the Web. But then something went wrong. Today's web is full of thoughtlessly designed sites which can't be accessed by a diversity of web browsers. Users with special needs, such as those with physical disabilities, are often shut out from essential e-commerce facilities, distance learning programs, and web-based news systems. Why did this happen, and how can we fix the problems without tearing down attractive, dynamic web sites and replacing them with text-only pages. Outline Week 1 - Define the term 'Web accessibility'
- Explain why Web accessibility is important
- Identify disability types that affect the ability to use the Web
- Identify common accssibility problems faced by people with disabilities
- Explain how the Web is accessed by people of varying disability types
- Disable your browser as a tool for identifying accessibility problems
- Understand how a disabled browser contrasts with the experience of people with disabilities
Week 2 - Describe the structure of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Identify the priority one checkpoints in WCAG
- Use Bobby to analyze a Web page and correct priority one errors
- List the capabilities and limitations of Bobby
- Describe techniques for meeting each priority one checkpoint
- Understand which disability groups are met by each checkpoint
Week 3 - Describe the major types of assistive technologies used by people with disabilities
- Explain techniques necessary for adapting Web pages for use by each technology
- List types of features found in common browsers which are accessibility aids
- Explain the purpose of the User Agent Accessibility Guidelines document
- Rate a Web browser against UAAG checkpoints
- Identify several non-mainstream browsers and their capabilities
- Describe how the experience of a disabled person using assistive technologies varies from that of a non-disabled person using the same hardware or software
Week 4 - Name the Sun technologies which can be used to enable accessibility in Java
- Explain the structure of the WCAG 1.0 techniques documents
- Describe how Cascading Style Sheets can be used to enhance the accessibility of a Web page
- List the Priority Two and Three checkpoints for in WCAG 1.0
- Analyze a page for Priority Two and Three violations
- Compile an accessibility report which designates priority two and three violations to be fixed
Week 5 - Identify specific emerging technologies and techniques for accessibility by those new technologies
- Compare and contrast accessibility techniques for mobile devices, Internet appliances, and users with disabilities
- Understand the pros and cons of using WAP/WML on your site
- List coding techniques for WebTV and other set-top boxes
- Explain how Composite Capabilities and Preferences Profiles can be used with a variety of Web devices
- Envision the future of the Web as access methods continue to evolve, and describe design techniques for dealing with those new access methods
Week 6 - Classify the types of software which are used to produce HTML output for the Web
- Identify the major accessibility tools available to Web developers, and explain their functions and limitations
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines
- Evaluate an authoring tool against ATAG checklist
- Describe features in Web authoring tools that will improve the output of those tools in terms of accessibility
- Explain why it's important for people with disabilities to be able to use authoring tools to publish on the Web
Week 7 - List the major legal requirements for Web accessibility around the world
- Explain what Section 508 is and which Web sites are covered by it
- Describe the difference between Section 508 and WCAG requirements
- Read and analyze an accessibility policy in the context of WCAG
- Define an accessibility policy appropriate for your Web site
- Explain the consequences of not having an accessibility policy
Prerequisites Students should be comfortable with creating web pages and editing HTML files to add or remove tags and attributes. A level of knowledge equal to that gained from this course H101 - Introduction to HTML is recommended.
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This online course is limited to 100 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: All Online Class fees are only refundable or creditable during the first week of class. A processing fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged for each refund request. If you have any questions please contact us
Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .
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How eClasses Work:The classroom environment is based on Lundeen & Associates Web Crossing technology, a threaded messaging system. Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.
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Instructor: Kynn Bartlett Kynn Bartlett is a leading instructor and consultant in the field of web accessibility. Kynn is a member of the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines working group, founder of the HTML Writers Guild's Accessible Web Authoring Resources and Education Center, and is on the advisory board of the International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet. Testimonial:
'This course is so much more in-depth than I thought it would be. Well structured and all the bits you think that you don't need to know suddenly all seem worthwhile; I'm glad it wasn't just a course on how to write accessible html. Money well spent and if this is the standard of all of your courses I am tempted to spend more here. This is the first online course I have taken that felt as though I wasn't in isolation half way across the world from the turtors and fellow students.' -- Julian Scarlett
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