Web Accessibility Principles

Accessibility on the web has been an issue for over a decade, and it remains a crucial - but often overlooked - element of web design. Instructor Zoe Gillenwater explains the concept of accessibility as it applies to the web, and describes how it affects the audience. She also covers how to set up accessibility testing, and how to apply accessibility principles to new and existing sites using standards-compliant markup and CSS. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Topics Include:

• Understanding web accessibility
• Discussing Section 508 and WCAG standards
• Setting up an accessibility testing environment
• Creating accessible page layouts
• Working with text
• Creating smart navigational elements
• Writing proper ALT text for images
• Making tables and forms accessible

Duration: 6.25 hours
On 2 CD-ROMs