Web Accessibility

This course is the practice of making websites accessible to people with disabilities. This course covers topics such as assistive technology, WCAG guidelines, and inclusive design.

1. Introduction to Web Accessibility:
   - Understanding the importance of web accessibility
   - Overview of accessibility laws, standards, and guidelines

2. Understanding Disabilities and Assistive Technologies:
   - Overview of different types of disabilities and their impact on web accessibility
   - Introduction to common assistive technologies used by people with disabilities

3. Web Accessibility Guidelines and Standards:
   - Overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and its principles
   - Understanding WCAG success criteria and conformance levels

4. Designing Accessible Websites:
   - Best practices for creating accessible layouts, navigation, and user interfaces
   - Considerations for color contrast, font sizes, and responsive design

5. Creating Accessible Content:
   - Techniques for making text, images, videos, and multimedia accessible
   - Strategies for creating accessible forms and interactive elements

6. Assistive Technology Testing:
   - Introduction to assistive technology testing tools and techniques
   - Conducting accessibility audits and evaluations

7. Accessibility in Development:
   - Writing accessible HTML markup and semantic structure
   - Techniques for ensuring keyboard accessibility and focus management
   - Understanding ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles and attributes

8. Mobile Accessibility:
   - Considerations for designing accessible mobile applications and responsive websites
   - Testing mobile accessibility using emulators and real devices

9. Accessibility Testing and Evaluation:
   - Overview of manual and automated accessibility testing methods
   - Using accessibility evaluation tools and checkers
   - Conducting user testing with people with disabilities

10. Implementing Web Accessibility:
    - Strategies for integrating accessibility into the development process
    - Training and raising awareness among designers, developers, and content creators

11. Web Accessibility Maintenance:
    - Strategies for maintaining accessibility during website updates and changes
    - Monitoring and addressing accessibility issues and user feedback