DoIT can provide training to help you make sure that your web sites, web applications, PDF documents, PDF forms, and online videos meet the requirements of the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act. If you are interested in a course, please email DHS.Accessibility@Illinois.gov request a class.
- Introduction to Web Accessibility
- Testing for Accessibility
- Testing with JAWS
- Building Accessible Websites w/ HTML, CSS & Javascript
- Creating Accessible PDF Documents with Microsoft Word
- Repairing PDF Document Accessibility with Adobe Acrobat
- Captioning Web Videos
Introduction to Web Accessibility
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Introduction to Web Accessibility |
| Overview |
Learn the basic what, why, and how of making web sites accessible to people with disabilities:
- assistive technology tools used by people with disabilities.
- legal requirements and lawsuits regarding accessibility.
- key steps toward achieving accessibility.
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| Audience |
Managers, developers, testers, content creators - no technical experience required |
| Format |
2-hour interactive demonstration |
Testing for Accessibility
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Testing for Accessibility |
| Overview |
Learn how to test your web sites, web applications, PDF documents, and PDF forms for accessibility. In this class, we cover the use of the Web Accessibility Quick Test Checklist and free online testing tools. |
| Audience |
Webmasters, web developers, testers, and quality assurance staff |
| Format |
1/2-day hands-on lab |
Testing with JAWS
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Testing with JAWS |
| Overview |
Learn how to test your web sites, web applications, PDF documents, and PDF forms for compatibility with the JAWS screen reader. |
| Audience |
Testers and quality assurance staff |
| Format |
1/2-day hands-on lab |
Building Accessible Websites w/ HTML, CSS & Javascript
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Building Accessible Web Sites |
| Overview |
Learn how to develop accessible websites and applications using standards-compliant HTML. In this class, we dig into the accessibility guidelines, practice accessible coding techniques, and use assistive technologies to experience the difference accessible design really makes. |
| Audience |
Web developers (basic knowledge of HTML, CSS & Javascript required) |
| Format |
2-day hands-on lab |
Creating Accessible PDF Documents with Microsoft Word
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Creating Accessible PDF Documents with Microsoft Word |
| Overview |
Learn how to create accessible PDF documents from scratch using Microsoft Word. |
| Audience |
Anyone responsible for the creation of PDF documents |
| Format |
1/2-day hands-on lab |
Repairing PDF Document Accessibility with Adobe Acrobat
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Repairing PDF Document Accessibility with Adobe Acrobat |
| Overview |
Learn how to make PDF documents accessible using Adobe Acrobat Professional. |
| Audience |
Anyone responsible for ensuring that PDF documents are accessible |
| Format |
1/2-day hands-on lab |
Captioning Web Videos
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Creating Accessible Flash Video |
| Overview |
Learn how to create closed captions for web-based video. |
| Audience |
Anyone responsible for the creation of on-line video |
| Format |
1/2-day hands-on lab |
