The ARIA Accessibility Basics course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in understanding and implementing Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) to enhance web accessibility. In this course, participants will learn the fundamental concepts, roles, and techniques of ARIA, enabling them to create more inclusive and accessible web experiences for individuals with disabilities.
Objectives:
- Introduction to ARIA: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what ARIA is and how it contributes to web accessibility by providing additional semantics and interactivity for assistive technologies.
- Accessibility Standards and Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the relevant accessibility standards and guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and understand how ARIA complements and supports these standards.
- ARIA Roles and Properties: Learn about the various ARIA roles, states, and properties that can be used to enhance the accessibility of web content, including landmarks, widgets, live regions, and focus management.
- ARIA Roles and Semantics: Understand how ARIA roles and semantics provide context and meaning to web elements, facilitating better understanding and interaction for individuals using assistive technologies.
- ARIA and Dynamic Content: Learn how to use ARIA to enhance the accessibility of dynamic and interactive content, including dynamically updating content, modals, and accordions.
- Testing and Evaluation: Acquire practical skills for testing and evaluating the accessibility of web content that utilizes ARIA, using assistive technologies and evaluation tools to identify and address accessibility issues.
- Best Practices and Future Trends: Learn about best practices in utilizing ARIA for web accessibility and stay updated on emerging trends and developments in the field.
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for web designers, developers, accessibility professionals, content creators, and anyone involved in creating and maintaining accessible web content. Whether you are new to ARIA or seeking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course provides essential skills to effectively implement ARIA and improve web accessibility.
Join us in this course and unlock the power of ARIA to create more inclusive and accessible web experiences. Enroll today and become proficient in utilizing ARIA to enhance web accessibility for all users who interact with UVA’s digital platforms.
Accessibility Statement:
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights would like to make this an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. Should anyone require disability-related accommodations to participate in this training, please send any requests to [email protected] as early as possible, but no later than the Monday prior at noon (12pm), so that we have time to arrange for the necessary accommodations.
Note: To allow for time to put the disability-related accommodation in place, we recommend including a date that is at least 5 business days prior to the event.