Please complete this training after completing the Web Development and Design training or the Content Stewards training.
Information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility begins with a product's code. Designing with accessibility in mind...
- Provides access to maximum number of users
- Furthers UConn's accessibility culture
- Saves time and money spent remediating inaccessible products
Who is impacted by inaccessible ICT:
- Users who are blind, have low vision, or have color blindness: Cannot perceive some or all visual information on a page
- Users who access ICT solely through keyboard controls: Can only interact with page if all elements can receive keyboard focus
- Users who experience seizures: If content is flashing or moving rapidly, it can trigger seizures
- Users who are English Language Learners: Setting up content so that it can be accessed by a screen reader improves their experience
- Users who are elderly: May experience lower vision or limited physical movement
- Users in busy or noisy spaces: Often make use of captions or transcripts
- Mobile users: Resizable content that is high contrast helps mobile users perceive content more easily
Principles of web accessibility through development and design process:
- Specific applications for websites and digital solutions
- Accessibility audit methodology: Can be used to review products prior to and after launch
Last modified April 25, 2019