Back to the Basics! Standard HTML
taught by: Leslie Schulz
Session Summary
If you are NOT a developer but are passionate about accessibility, this course will introduce you to standard HTML, helping you to better understand what accessibility is all about!
Description
The first step in creating an accessible web page is STANDARD HTML. HTML forms the foundation of a great and accessible experience. This is especially true for screen reader and keyboard only users who expect specific announcements or interactions.
What’s it all about?
- Title tag
- Language attribute
- Headings
- Regions
- Alt Text
- Links and Buttons
- Form Elements
- And More!
If you are an A11y advocate but NOT a developer, you may be interested in this gentle introduction to coding. It will give you a greater insight into what is happening “underneath the hood” of web pages.
Please bring your laptop and get ready to code!
Practical Skills
- Understand the basic structure of a web page and be able to locate this structure in other internet pages.
- Be able to provide details in the code that will communicate to screen readers.
- Be able to write code that allows users to navigate through the page using tabbing or keyboard shortcuts.