Accessibility Fundamentals Overview (original) (raw)
The following resources provide information for getting started with accessibility:
Introduction to Web Accessibility
Introduces web accessibility and links to additional resources. Includes accessibility in context; why accessibility is important for individuals, businesses, society; making digital technology accessible; evaluating accessibility; and basic examples.
Accessibility: It’s About People
Explains the people aspect of accessibility and the role of accessibility in diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). Links to:
Essential Components of Web Accessibility
Shows how web accessibility depends on several components of web development and interaction working together and shows the relationship between the WAI guidelines and other standards.
A concise introduction to accessibility requirements for websites, apps, browsers, and other tools. It is organized similar to the WAI accessibility standards and provides a useful bridge to the standards. Read this page before reading the standards/guidelines.
Research:
- Accessibility User Requirements - Documentation of research on user needs in virtual or immersive environments (XR), real-time communication (RTC), natural language interfaces, multimedia, low vision, cognitive accessibility, and more.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Accessibility Research Symposium 2023 - Summaries, transcripts, and videos of the international symposium exploring the positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital accessibility.
Digital Accessibility Courses:
- Digital Accessibility Foundations — Free Online Course - Introduces a self-paced course from W3C WAI for developers, designers, ux, writers, managers, advocates. Designed for technical and non-technical learners, including students, instructors, professionals, and people with disabilities. Course is free with optional certificate.
- Course List of Digital Accessibility Education, Training, and Certification - Lists courses from different providers.
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