What is Introduction to Accessibility
Contents
– Digital accessibility is essential in creating an inclusive world for everyone. A relevant topic as roughly 1 out of 4 people in our society experiences some sort of disability. That is why in the Netherlands, since September 23, 2020, websites and applications of government institutions must comply with the guidelines for digital accessibility, also known as WCAG.
– During this half-day introduction, you will be primed to build accessible websites for everyone. After an explanation of several types of accessibility problems, you will understand what the distinct types of users need. After that, together we will build solutions (according to the WCAG standard) for various cases that are often encountered in the accessibility landscape. In the end, you will return home with a fresh look at digital accessibility, with knowledge you can directly implement when working on your web projects!
Who should attend Introduction to Accessibility
(Beginning) web developers who want to learn to make their webpages accessible and ensure their projects comply with WCAG standards.
Prerequisites
Beginning skills and knowledge of HTML, CSS and DOM manipulation. The ‘HTML Fundamentals’, ‘CSS Fundamentals’ and ‘JavaScript Patterns’ training courses address these topics and are extremely suitable to follow prior to this training.
During this training you need a laptop on which you can install software: Visual studio code or any other lightweight IDE.
Objectives
After completing this training, you will be able to:
– Understand the importance of web accessibility
– Identify the distinct types of accessibility issues, like for example: mobility, visual, auditory, etc.
– Code-wise implement solutions to make websites more accessible for different accessibility issues
– Comply to WCAG standards and ensure your site can be used by everyone!
Classroom, online, blended and in-company
At Capgemini Academy you learn in the way that suits you. Do you prefer classroom training, online or a combination of the two (blended)? You can follow most training courses in-company: within your own organization. We use a variety of tools to make learning even more fun and effective. Consider videos, games, quizzes, webinars and case studies, for example. And you can always contact your trainer with any questions.
In-company training courses
With an in-company training you have several advantages:
- You choose the location.
- You train with your colleagues, ensuring it aligns with your practice.
- The trainer tailors explanations, examples and assignments to your organization.
- In consultation, exercises can be adapted to organization-specific questions.
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