Website Accessibility: Auditing and Remediation

Many websites inadvertently exclude users with disabilities. This course empowers you to build a more inclusive web by understanding and implementing essential accessibility principles. This course will transform your understanding of web accessibility, enabling you to design and develop digital experiences that are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. You will gain practical skills to identify, audit, and fix common accessibility issues. What you'll learn: * Learn the foundational principles of web accessibility and its critical importance for all users. * Understand the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and how to apply them effectively. * Master techniques for conducting thorough manual and automated accessibility audits. * Implement semantic HTML and ARIA roles for robust screen reader support and keyboard navigation. * Address common accessibility issues related to focus management, color contrast, and interactive elements. * Develop a workflow for continuously testing and improving website accessibility. The course begins with core accessibility concepts and guidelines, then progresses to practical auditing methods and hands-on remediation techniques. You will practice applying these concepts through written exercises and code examples. This course is designed for web developers, designers, content creators, and anyone new to accessibility who wants to build a more inclusive web. No prior accessibility knowledge is required. Start building a more accessible internet today.