AbilityNet: Session 3 - Introduction to Accessibility Testing for HE

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This is an the third of four online AbilityNet sessions looking at digital accessibility.

It looks at how to undertake quick accessibility checks to test whether your website(s) comply with accessibility principles. Aimed at anyone creating, managing or procuring digital content or systems in Higher Education.

Learn how to undertake quick accessibility checks to test whether your website(s) comply with accessibility principles. Being able to undertake these checks can help you with developing an accessibility strategy, improve procurement decisions and create an accessibility statement.

This entry-level session is aimed at anyone creating, managing or procuring digital content or systems in Higher Education. It will also be of value as an introductory session for developers and eLearning content creators looking to develop accessibility skills.

The course can be accessed via the following link (Please note that Raven Login is required to access this material)

• UIS Staff and the Disability Resources Center (DRC)
• Further details regarding our eligibility criteria are available here

• Learn simple techniques for identifying accessibility issues
• Explore free tools that can help you understand if there are potential accessibility issues in your digital content or underlying accessibility issues in your platforms
• Understand which common interface components that need additional care when testing and remediating

The course can be accessed via the following link (Please note that Raven Login is required to access this material)