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A very practical guide to testing against WCAG1.0 and 2.0

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the world standard for website and intranet accessibility.  The existing version, 1.0, will be replaced by 2.0 at some stage in the near future.

Unfortunately testing for WCAG compliance can be a challenge.  Many areas require experience to ensure the correct interpretation, and though many tools exist to assist in the process which should we use?

We offer our expert interpretation of the guidelines and which tools and techniques can facilitate the testing process.  More than that we cover key accessibility issues that are not included in the guidelines and how to test them.

Course aim

This course is intended for organisations wanting a practical fast track guide to an effective audit process, covering WCAG 1.0, 2.0 and other key areas of accessibility. 

Duration

The course lasts a full day. It runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm and the price includes lunch and refreshments.

Audience

This course is for all Web professionals who develop, maintain or update websites.

Presenter

Jon Gooday will be taking the lead in stepping you through the intricacies of testing for WCAG compliance.

Course content

Summary

Topics covered in this course include:

• An explanation of WCAG 1.0 and 2.0 - their similarities and differences
• An overview of the optimal testing approach - automated vs manual, end user testing and expert review
• A core testing suite of tools
• The core testing techniques
• Practical demonstrations of testing against all WCAG1.0 checkpoints that are often poorly interpreted or implemented - in each case can it be checked automatically, is manual checking required and which tools and access technologies are required
• A summary of other key accessibility and usability issues not covered by WCAG1.0 or 2.0 and how to test them

You will also receive a course pack containing materials covered during the day including the best practice approach to testing all WCAG1.0 priority 1 and 2 checkpoints.

Location

Microsoft Headquarters, Reading

Price

£195 + vat per delegate

For more information:

• Email accessibility@AbilityNet.org.uk
• Phone 0800 269545

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