Introducing Web Accessibility and Usability
The Challenge:
You have become increasingly aware of the importance of having an accessible and usable website. But you're not exactly sure what this means or what it involves. How do disabled people use your website? What are your legal responsibilities? How can you increase audience reach? How can you improve usability?
The Solution:
Introducing Web Accessibility and Usability provides you with a thorough introduction to creating an inclusive and user friendly web presence. Find out what accessibility is and why it matters. Learn about best practices in usability, the characteristics of users and how they interact with your website.
Objectives:
- understand the disabled user's perspective
- understand Irish and European accessibility legislation
- interpret accessibility guidelines
- present a sound business case for improving web site usability.
- describe the features and merits of various usability techniques.
- conduct research on the user population of your website.
Prerequisites:
A good understanding of the organisation’s core strategic objectives; an active role in forming or implementing an organisation’s online strategy; a basic understanding of the Internet.
Who Should Attend?
Public and private sector professionals with responsibility for developing and implementing an organisation, department, or section’s online strategy, including
- Content managers
- IT managers
- Webmasters
- Web developers