Testing Web Site Accessibility [A3]

Abstract

This session will provide Web Managers and Developers with an opportunity to test for accessibility on their own project Web sites. Web accessibility will be introduced with an overview of disabilities that need to be considered in the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

A brief overview of UK policies relating to Web site accessibility and responsibilities explained. After which participants will then test their Web sites using HTML, CSS validation tools as well as a set of written guidelines. Finally, techniques on how to incorporate accessibility into Web projects will be examined.