Web Accessibility for Designers

This course will introduce accessibility design thinking and how to design usable and accessible experiences for everyone. We will discuss removing barriers that inhibit access to digital services by people with disabilities, and we will cover how accessibility is achieved through content and design.

This is a practical course for designers, front-end developers and content authors. We will show you how to comply with WCAG 2.0 and what you need to consider when creating accessible digital experiences.

This course is just one of the accessibility courses we offer. Check out the other courses pages for details on our Web Accessibility for Managers course and our Web Accessibility for Developers course.

Choose this course if you are you interested in:

• Understanding the importance of and need for accessibility
• Learning how disabled people use digital services
  
• Learning more about accessibility standards and guidelines such as the W3C guidelines for web content (WCAG 2.0 AA)
  
• Finding accessible solutions to interface design challenges
  
• Creating inclusive design patterns
  
• Communicating accessible design requirements to developers
  
• Learning how to test your designs for accessibility
  

What will you learn?

• Introduction to web accessibility
• Demonstration of assistive technology
  
• Benefits of digital style guidelines and how to embed accessibility into them
  
• How to convey accessibility considerations in your designs to developers

What to expect on the day?

Our training includes lots of examples of good practice in inclusive design. You will walk away with concrete takeaways as how to apply this to your own designs. Throughout the day, you will get the opportunity to work individually and within teams to solve design problems by applying what you have learned.

You will receive a print-out of all training materials and course activities. There is no exam in this course but all successful participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the day.