Web Accessibility: Building for Screen Readers

Creating digital products that everyone can use is a fundamental aspect of modern web development. Ensuring your websites and applications are fully compatible with screen readers is key to reaching users with visual impairments and meeting modern compliance standards. This course guides you through the core principles of web accessibility, focusing specifically on screen reader compatibility. You will transition from writing basic markup to crafting fully accessible, semantic web experiences that comply with modern guidelines. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of assistive technology and how screen readers interpret digital layouts; Apply semantic HTML elements to establish a clear, logical page structure; Implement ARIA attributes and live regions correctly to announce dynamic content updates; Design accessible navigation flows and manage keyboard focus for seamless browsing; Practice testing your code using text-based simulators and manual keyboard navigation strategies. The course begins with key terminology and the core mechanics of assistive software before moving into practical code structures and testing workflows. Through written explanations and code-based scenarios, you will build a solid foundation in inclusive design. This course is designed for beginner web developers, designers, and product creators who want to build accessible products, with no prior experience in accessibility tools required. Start learning how to build a web that works for everyone.