Web Accessibility What does it mean to you?
This workshop will explore the confusing world of website accessibility.
You will hear from speakers talking about their experiences of living with a disability and using the internet and the problems they face. You will be able to experience first hand how some software and hardware can help with different disabilities and gain a greater understanding into how these speakers would like websites structured.
The workshop will exist of a full day with lunch provided. The aim is to help delegates to achieve a better understanding of the issues surrounding accessibility to the Internet to explore ways in which we can all make the Internet more accessible. There will be a practical session allowing delegates to experience some of the technologies first hand.
The workshop will look into the following issues:
- Visual Impairment
- Hearing Impairment
- Dyslexia
- Physical Impairment
- Navigation Issues
- Text Contrast Concern
- Image Descriptions
- Style Sheets
- Screen Readers
