Intro to Accessibility
About
This module lays the groundwork for understanding digital accessibility, emphasizing the importance of fostering inclusive web spaces. It addresses the essential nature of accessibility and the spectrum of individuals it assists, including those with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
The module includes dedicated sections to comprehending and applying accommodations to improve access for people with specific types of disabilities. While designed for beginners, the material suitable for anyone seeking a fundamental comprehension of this vital subject.
Content
| Lesson | Video Time | Video | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | 3 min | Link | Setting up the development environment. |
| Concepts | 3 min | Link | Defining accessibility and its significance in digital inclusion. |
| Visual Accommodations | 20 min | Link | Inclusive design strategies: alt text, color contrast, non-color indicators. |
| Auditory Accommodations | 6 min | Link | Inclusive design strategies: transcripts, closed captioning, visual feedback. |
| Mobility Accommodations | 9 min | Link | Inclusive design strategies: keyboard navigation, large interactive elements, clear labels, minimal drag interactions. |
| Cognitive Accommodations | 8 min | Link | Inclusive design strategies: clear language, simplified UI, multi-modal content, explicit feedback, consistent design. |
| Overlapping Accommodations | 4 min | Link | Inclusive design strategies: minimizing animation, brevity in communication, and predictability in user interface design. |
| Accessibility Principles | 5 min | Link | Core accessibility principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. |
| Testing for Accessibility | 9 min | Link | Accessibility testing: automated tools and manual evaluation methods. |
| Total content | 67 min |
References
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Prerequisites
- Intro to HTML
- Intro to CSS
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