Date and time
Thursday 17 June 2021 - 13:00 to 14:30 BST
Location
Online - this course is delivered via the Zoom platform
Accessibility
- The course will be delivered with live captions
- We can share slides in advance if required
- A captioned recording with transcript will be shared with attendees after the live event
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Please note: after purchasing a ticket you are able to reassign the ticket, if somebody different to the ticket purchaser will be attending the training.
Why you should attend
There are 2 million people in the UK with a vision impairment. This is predicted to double by 2050. Do you think you’d be able to accomplish basic tasks on your website without looking at the screen? Sighted users distinguish interactive controls from text via appearance; screen reader users need to be made aware. Using a screen reader for testing the accessibility of your website is a valuable way to highlight what changes might need to be made. This course will show you how to use some of the most common screen reader software out there to outline any issues you need to rectify on your site.
Who is this training for
The intended audiences for this training include anyone wishing to use a screen reader to test for accessibility of web content, primarily developers and testers.
What will be covered
Attendees will learn about:
- Screen reader basics
- Different mobile and desktop screen reader software
- Browser features and system tools
- Screen magnifiers with screen reader readers
- Literacy tools
- Some cool screen reader-related apps
Important information
Class size: We limit the number of people on our training courses to ensure all attendees can engage with the presenter, ask questions and have an informative experience
What to bring: You will need a good internet connection, access to a laptop or desktop computer and to be able to open/use the Zoom platform without restrictions on your device
Why train with us?
97% of attendees rated our webinars and training ‘Excellent' or ’Good’ in 2019
Attendees will receive a link to the recording of the training to watch back at your leisure after the event. (And you’ll always have access to the latest advice as we will update the content on the link when the training is repeated in the future.)
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Meet one of our trainers
Dafydd Henke-Reed is a senior Accessibility and Usability Consultant for AbilityNet. He helps to lead and develop a team that provides accessibility consultancy for clients such as Microsoft, HSBC and the NHS, ensuring accessible apps, websites and more. He has presented many webinars for AbilityNet including ‘How technology can help with dyslexia’ and ‘Accessibility Anti-Patterns’. He also spoke at TechSharePro 2019 conference about Accessible gaming. Diagnosed with Autism and Dyslexia, Dafydd also has a professional and personal interest in neurodiversity.
