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As a marketing or web professional, you may not realize the challenges that the visually impaired face when using your web site.
Using available programming techniques and software, you can bridge the gap between the Internet and people who are visually impaired.
As part of its mission, WCB&VI has developed Accessible Web Sites 101. This class, specifically designed for Web and marketing professionals, teaches the use of programming methods and skills that will make your web site more accessible for your visually impaired customers, prospects and clients.
During three-hour workshop, you will learn how to eliminate barriers to accessibility through web site design and programming techniques, including:
- An overview of screen-reading software used by the visually impaired to access computers and the web
- Requirements for accessible websites outlined in ADA Section 508
- Use of color in accessible design
- Choice of font types and sizes
- Optimal page layout for screen reading software
- Labeling and using graphics
- Creating accessible forms
The class includes a best practices guide as well as sample code and web pages that you can adapt to your own site.
About the Instructor
Betsy Gruba, Director of Technology for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, has taught numerous classes on Internet use for blind and visually impaired persons, and she is an expert on the ADA section 508 provisions for technology and communication resources.
When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Classes are scheduled approximately once per month.
Where: This is an on-line seminar class offered through the Council’s web site. You will attend from the comfort of your own desk.
Cost: The cost for Dane County nonprofit organizations and agencies, is covered by the Public Service Commission grant. For other Dane County businesses, the cost is $149.50/person.
Registration: Register online or by calling Betsy Gruba at:
608-237-8112.
The next available dates for the workshop are:
June 10th
June 17th
June 24th
July 1st
Accessible Web Sites 101 is made possible in part by a grant from the Public Service Commission.
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