Description
Beginner Track
Day 1: Introduction to Website Accessibility
- Understanding Accessibility Basics
- Importance of website accessibility (WCAG guidelines).
- Overview of disabilities and accessibility barriers.
- Accessibility Testing Tools
- Introduction to tools like WAVE, Axe, and Google Lighthouse.
- Conducting basic accessibility audits and interpreting results.
- WordPress Accessibility Features
- Built-in accessibility features in WordPress.
- Using themes and plugins that support accessibility.
- Content Accessibility
- Writing accessible content: headings, alt text for images, and link text.
- Ensuring readability and clarity for all users.
- Creating Accessible Forms
- Best practices for creating forms that are accessible to all users.
- Using plugins like WPForms or Gravity Forms for accessible form creation.
Day 2: Implementing Accessibility Best Practices
- Navigation and Keyboard Accessibility
- Designing keyboard-friendly navigation.
- Implementing skip links and focus management.
- Color Contrast and Visual Design
- Understanding color contrast requirements.
- Designing with accessibility in mind: using accessible color palettes.
- Multimedia Accessibility
- Adding captions and transcripts to videos.
- Implementing audio descriptions and alternative media formats.
- Responsive Design and Accessibility
- Ensuring responsive design is accessible.
- Testing and optimizing for mobile accessibility.
- Hands-On Exercises
- Implementing accessibility improvements on WordPress websites.
- Testing and validating accessibility enhancements.
Advanced Track
Day 1: Advanced Accessibility Techniques
- Semantic HTML and ARIA Roles
- Using semantic HTML5 elements for accessibility.
- Implementing ARIA roles, landmarks, and attributes.
- Complex Widgets and Accessibility
- Making complex widgets like sliders and carousels accessible.
- Ensuring dynamic content is accessible.
- Accessibility Audits and Remediation
- Conducting comprehensive accessibility audits.
- Addressing and fixing accessibility issues identified.
- User Testing and Feedback
- Involving users with disabilities in testing.
- Gathering feedback and iterating on accessibility improvements.
- Accessibility Compliance and Legal Requirements
- Understanding legal requirements (e.g., ADA, Section 508).
- Ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
Day 2: Advanced Accessibility Strategies
- Interactive Accessibility Techniques
- Implementing accessible modals, tooltips, and interactive elements.
- Ensuring drag-and-drop and other interactive features are accessible.
- Advanced Assistive Technologies
- Optimizing for screen readers and assistive technologies.
- Testing with different assistive technology setups.
- Performance and Accessibility
- Balancing performance optimizations with accessibility considerations.
- Monitoring and optimizing website performance for all users.
- Continuous Improvement
- Implementing continuous accessibility testing and improvements.
- Integrating accessibility into the development lifecycle.
- Case Studies and Best Practices
- Real-world examples of successful accessibility implementations.
- Best practices for maintaining and evolving accessible WordPress websites.
