Week 2: Overview of Accessible Web Design

In this lesson you'll learn about using the Progressive Enhancement methodology for developing accessible web sites/applications. We'll also become familiar with the WAI-WCAG (Web Accessibility Initiative - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and how you will use it to ensure you create accessible web sites and web applications.

Accessible Web Design

Notes

• Progressive Enhancement
• WebAIM: Introduction to Web Accessibility (Note: if your browser warns you that this site might be dangerous, it's not: it's just fine. Tell your browser to continue on to the web site.)

Resources

• References
  • WCAG 2.1 Overview
  • Canadian Survey on Disability Reports
  • MDN Glossary: WCAG
  • MDN: Accessibility information for web authors
  • Legal, examples: Accessible Canada Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (you can find similar web sites for other countries via Google search, if such laws exist)
  • Financial: Ontario Chamber of Commerce: Six Ways to Tap Into the Multi-Billion-Dollar Market, Global News: Canadian GDP stands to gain $17B by 2030 by improving disability access: report

Homework

Practice/Study Questions

1. Complete this week's worksheet. Note that worksheets can be completed during class or after class. They can be completed using your own lecture notes or from the provided materials. Worksheets are not directly graded, but the questions might appear on exams and other evaluations. Ask the professor if you would like feedback on your worksheet (you must make an attempt on the worksheet in order to receive feedback).