Accessible Layout for the Web
52mIntermediate2024-04-12
Authors
Gift Egwuenu
Developer Advocate and Instructor
Course details
Accessibility is an important, but often overlooked, aspect of web development. Developers need to create websites that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. In this course, developer advocate and web development instructor Gift Egwuenu teaches you how to create accessible websites by default. Learn about the importance of web accessibility. Find out how to identify and resolve common accessibility issues that may arise in your application. Go over ways to implement best practices for creating accessible layouts on the web. After completing this course, you will feel more equipped to build web applications for everyone, including those with disabilities.
Skills covered
Web Design BusinessHTMLAccessibilityCSSWeb StandardsWeb DesignSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)User ExperienceWeb DevelopmentOpen SourceOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Creating accessible web layout for a diverse audience
1. Understanding Accessibility
- 02 - What is web accessibility
- 03 - Making a case for accessibility
- 04 - Tools for testing accessibility
2. Accessibility Standards
- 05 - Accessible standards (WCAG)
- 06 - Guiding principles of web accessibility
3. Creating Accessible Layout
- 07 - Semantic HTML
- 08 - Accessible navigation and focus
- 09 - Accessible forms
- 10 - Accessible tables
- 11 - Accessible images and media
- 12 - Challenge - Build an accessible web page
- 13 - Solution - Build an accessible web page
Conclusion
- 14 - Next steps for improving accessibility in web applications