Developing Accessible Services
Online
Apr
Overview
Create inclusive digital products that comply with WCAG 2.2 standards in our two-day Developing Accessible Services course. Learn to overcome common accessibility issues and develop accessible web products.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for web developers seeking to create accessible digital services. A basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is required.
Course Outcomes
- Understand the importance of accessibility and its need
- Learn how disabled people use digital services
- Familiarise yourself with accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2
- Master accessibility best practices in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Implement WAI-ARIA for complex UI controls
- Understand mobile accessibility
- Learn to make digital services work for everyone, including assistive technology users
Course Content
Day 1: Understanding Web Accessibility
- Introduction to accessibility and its importance
- Disability user groups and their specific needs
- Using assistive technology
- WCAG 2.2 guidelines and conformance evaluation
- Accessibility best practices (semantic markup, keyboard accessibility, reading order, timing, images, navigation)
Day 2: Coding Accessible Content
- Implementing Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)
- Form accessibility
- Accessibility of tables
- Dynamic content
- Video and audio accessibility
Prerequisites
A basic familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is recommended. Attendees will need a Windows PC with specific software installed (details provided upon registration).
Delivery Format and Duration
Two-day intensive course, available in-person and online
Pricing and Booking Information
£770 + VAT
Related Courses
- Fundamentals of Web Accessibility
- Mastering Web Accessibility Testing
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation policy applies to all bookings made:
- 30 days or more before training – full refund or attend a future course date
- 15-29 days prior to training – 50% refund
- 7-14 days prior to training – 25% refund
- 6 days or less prior to training – no refund
You are most welcome to send a substitute for the originally booked delegate at any time by notifying us of their details. User Vision reserves the right to cancel all or parts of the course if an insufficient number of people register for the course.
Very informative, tutor was extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this course.
Knowledge confirmed and gained from the course has boosted my confidence that LJMU are taking accessibility seriously. Keith was approachable & did well to keep the enormous subject matter in manageable chunks.
Your trainers
About Kieran Rooney
Kieran is passionate about everyone having equal access to the web and computing. With a background in mental health, having completed a master's degree in health psychology, and an undergraduate in Psychology, he has knowledge of the effect physical and mental health issues can have on an individual's day to day life. Kieran has extensive face to face research experience. After university, he worked at Scotland’s Association for Mental health and worked first hand with individuals with enduring mental and physical health conditions to support them to live a fulfilling life. He has also recently completed a software development bootcamp which sparked his passion for UX. Outside of work, he is a proud budgie dad and lover of folk and country music. Most of his spare time is spent learning the guitar both independently and with the Glasgow Folk Workshop.
About Keith Allan
Keith is a skilled Principal Accessibility Consultant with experience in User Centred Design and a passion for creating inclusivity in technology through effective accessibility. Keith has experience working with web designers, developers and project managers on multiple accessibility projects with clients in the public sector, retail and financial services. Through his client engagements he regularly applies his skills in Accessibility Testing, Web Design, Accessibility mentoring and Usability testing with people with disabilities.
About Snigdha Ramkumar
Snigdha is passionate about human-computer interaction and leveraging technology to make the world a more inclusive place. With a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and a master’s in cognitive science, Snigdha has a strong foundation in various programming languages, user research, and data analysis. She enjoys learning and apart from practical experience, she has completed courses to improve her knowledge about web accessibility, WCAG criteria, and assistive technology. Her experience as a writer helps her communicate complex ideas and findings effectively, which proves to be helpful when interacting with clients and delivering reports.
Course Access
You will receive an online link to access the course in the coming days.