Training
We provide customized, hands-on classes that teach designers and developers how to create accessible web sites and information systems. We also can custom design courses to meet your needs.
Achieving Accessibility (Executive Overview)
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Managers, technical staff, instructors, content creators - no technical experience required |
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Interactive demonstration |
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1-3 hours |
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Learn the basic what, why, and how of making web sites accessible to people with disabilities. This class builds a solid foundation for understanding accessibility and includes:
- explanation of what web accessibility is, why it is important, and how to make information technology accessible.
- demonstration of the popular assistive technologies used by people with disabilities.
- summary of legal requirements and web accessibility lawsuits.
- "myths and misconceptions" about making information technology accessible to people with disabilities.
- the key steps to getting your organization on track to put accessibility first.
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Building Accessible Web Sites
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| Audience |
Webmasters, web application developers, and web content authors |
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Hands-on lab |
| Length |
2 days |
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Learn how to develop accessible web sites using HyperText Markup Language (HTML). In this class, we dig into the accessibility guidelines, practice accessible coding techniques, and use assistive technologies to experience the difference accessible design really makes. |
Building Accessible Web Applications
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Web application developers |
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Hands-on lab |
| Length |
3 days |
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Take accessibility to the next level. This class addresses accessibility for interactive web applications, focusing on forms, tables, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript. |
Testing for Accessibility
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| Audience |
Webmasters, web application developers, and application testers |
| Format |
Hands-on lab |
| Length |
1 day |
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Learn how to test your web sites and applications for accessibility before they are deployed. In this class, we will learn simple techniques for testing for accessibility during all stages of development. We also will discuss the benefits and limitations of automated testing tools. |
Creating Accessible PDF Forms
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Anyone who is responsible for the creation of fillable PDF forms |
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Hands-on lab |
| Length |
1 day |
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Learn how to use the accessibility features of Adobe Designer 7 & 8 to create PDF forms that are accessible. |
More Information
For more information about MSF&W's accessibility training programs, please email accessibility@msfw.com or call (217) 698-3535 · (217) 698-1353 TTY.