Jon Gunderson
Coordinator Accessible IT Group,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Understanding Web Accessibility Standards and Open-Source Tools
Thursday, October 17 | 8:30AM–9:15AM CT | W196b, Level 1
Session Type:
Breakout Session
Delivery Format:
Interactive Presentation
This hands-on workshop is for anyone who wants to learn about W3C and Section 508 web accessibility standards and open-source tools to audit and inspect web resources for accessibility features and issues. Tools will include browser plug-ins and extension and server-based tools for auditing websites and entire organizations.
Outcomes: Learn about W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level A and AA requirements * Understand the strengths and weaknesses of automated tools to evaluate accessibility * Learn about W3C ARIA Authoring Practices for accessible design practices * Explore the capabilities of open-source tools in auditing and inspecting web accessibility
Outcomes: Learn about W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level A and AA requirements * Understand the strengths and weaknesses of automated tools to evaluate accessibility * Learn about W3C ARIA Authoring Practices for accessible design practices * Explore the capabilities of open-source tools in auditing and inspecting web accessibility