Web accessibility is about making the internet an inclusive space for everyone, regardless of their abilities, disabilities, or the devices they use to access information. It is the practice of designing and developing websites and web applications in a way that ensures all users can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with digital content effectively.
So we're thrilled that this session features Hojung An who is going to be talking to us about Web accessibility!
This session will cover what web accessibility is about, why it's important and what guidelines and laws exist. If you’re new to new to web accessibility or familiar with it and still have a hard time understanding some of the concepts, then this session will answer some of your questions!
Here's a walkthrough of what we're going to cover:
What is web accessibility?
Types of disabilities
Assistive Technology
Guidelines and Laws
Semantic HTML - Intro
Accessible CSS
Testing - Intro
Demo