Web Accessibility

What is it and what do we do about it?

What Is It?

  • Blind
  • Deaf
  • Low vision
  • Colour blindness
  • Keyboard only users
  • Epilepsy
  • Learning disabilities
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Astigmatism
  • Vestibular disorders
  • Old age
  • Environmental problems

Legal: AODA & GoC

  • AODA: Information and Communication Standard
  • GoC: Schedules I, I.1 and II of the Financial Administration Act

WCAG 2.0 & POUR

Journey not Destination

Time-lines

Verification

When to start?

  • Wireframes
  • Design
  • Widgets
  • Theming
  • Functional requirements

Now!

Plain Language

Language of Parts

Drupal

Feedback

How to contact me:

  • mike@openconcept.ca
  • @mgifford
  • https://openconcept.ca

Web Accessibility Basics

By Mike Gifford

Web Accessibility Basics

Presentation about web accessibility.

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