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Introduction to Web Accessibility

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $40
  • 125 Summer St, Boston, MA
  • 2 hours

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  • $40
  • General Assembly Boston @ 125 Summer St 13th Fl, Boston, MA 02110
  • 2 hours
  • A computer will not be provided

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this web development course:

Web accessibility, inclusive design and digital inclusion are important aspects of the World Wide Web. As Websites become more complex it is easy to lose sight of the principles behind Web Accessibility and in turn the Web becomes less inclusive. This class will frame some of these challenges and how as developers we can contribute to a more inclusive Web.

Reasons to learn accessible code:
  • Remove common barriers experienced by users with varying abilities and provide equal access and opportunities to users with disabilities
  • Become familiar with factors related to policy and compliance
  • Support semantic HTML and Web standards
  • Positive impact on SEO
Takeaways:
  • Overview of Web Accessibility standards
  • Overview and general understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines structure and usage
  • Basic screen reader usage
  • Web Accessibility auditing tools and plugins
  • Common accessibility barriers
  • HTML and HTML5 elements and attributes related to accessibility
  • Overview of ARIA Usage
  • Form Accessibility
  • Impact of accessibility in visual design
Prereqs & Preparation:

Basic understanding of HTML and HTML5.
School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

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If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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