🔑 Key Learning Outcomes

Understanding Web Accessibility: Gain a solid foundation in web accessibility, including the importance of making web applications usable for everyone, especially people with disabilities.
Screen Reader Implementation: Learn how to use and implement screen readers, as well as how to effectively incorporate alternative text and captions for images.
Using ARIA: Explore ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to enhance accessibility in complex UI elements and manage live regions for real-time updates.
Focus Management and Navigation: Understand how to manage focus and keyboard navigation for seamless user experiences, including tab navigation and skip links.
Visual Accessibility Considerations: Learn to optimize color contrast, respect user preferences for reduced motion, and adjust content for users with visual impairments.
Accessibility Standards and Tooling: Familiarize yourself with WCAG guidelines, accessibility checklists, and tools like linters and developer tools to maintain accessibility standards.

👨‍🏫 About the Course

This course focuses on making web applications accessible to a broader audience, including users with disabilities. It covers practical strategies for implementing keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and ARIA, as well as enhancing visual accessibility. By the end of this course, you'll be able to apply accessibility best practices to your web projects, ensuring a more inclusive experience for all users.

🎯 Target Audience

Frontend developers looking to improve their understanding of web accessibility.
Web designers interested in creating more inclusive web experiences.
Anyone responsible for maintaining or auditing web applications for accessibility.
Beginners wanting to build accessible websites from the start.

✅ Requirements

Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Familiarity with frontend development concepts.
No prior accessibility experience required.

📖 Course Content

Introduction to Accessibility: Learn what web accessibility is and why it's crucial for all users.
Screen Readers & Alternative Text: Get hands-on with screen readers and learn how to optimize images for accessibility.
Accessible HTML & Forms: Discover how to use semantic HTML and correctly label form fields for improved accessibility.
ARIA & Focus Management: Master ARIA attributes and focus management to create more accessible dynamic content.
Visual Accessibility: Explore best practices for color contrast, visual impairment simulations, and respecting user preferences.
Accessibility Tooling: Utilize tools like axe-core and Lighthouse to audit and improve web accessibility.

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