Web Application Developer
- T716: Web Accessibility for Canada.ca
- Web Accessibility for Developers
- Web Accessibility Curriculum Package
- What's new in WCAG 2.1
- WCAG Deep Dive for Web teams
- Accessible development for apps and mobile sites
- Creating accessible forms: AcroForms and Adobe LiveCycle Designer
- Creating accessible PDFs with Adobe InDesign
- Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy
- Accessible Canada Act
- Accessibility Strategy for the Public Service of Canada
T716: Web Accessibility for Canada.ca
Note: Participants must have an account in order to access the course
- Learning objective:
- This course presents the standards and guidelines for this subject. It focuses on the requirements, roles and responsibilities for compliance with these standards. Participants will learn how to assess the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and apply them consistently across Canada.ca web pages.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Provider:
- Canada School of Public Service
- Prerequisite:
- Web Technical Information Specialist
- Duration:
- 15 hours
- Delivery type:
- Classroom courses
- Estimated cost:
- Free
- Language:
- English and French
Web Accessibility for Developers
- Learning objective:
- With the introduction of WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Specification, developers can be much more creative when developing interactive elements for the Web than was possible before its advent. When WAI-ARIA is used with accessible JavaScript, the sky is the limit when it comes to potential interactions on the web, interactions that are also possible for those using assistive technology.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Provider:
- Ryerson University
- Prerequisite:
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- Comfort developing with JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS
- A GitHub account
- A local development environment
- Duration:
- 37.5 hours
- Delivery type:
- Online
- Estimated cost:
- Free
Web Accessibility Curriculum Package
- Learning objective:
-
You will learn about the fundamentals of accessibility, standards and IT testing techniques. You will be able to provide advice and guidance on developing and testing accessibility in accessible web applications.
- Level:
- Advanced
- Provider:
- Deque University
- Prerequisite:
- None
- Delivery type:
- Online Courses
- Estimated cost:
-
$150 US or free for people with disabilities.
What's new in WCAG 2.1
- Learning objective:
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- Know techniques you can apply right away
- Have a comprehensive understanding of W3C WCAG 2.1 and related government accessibility guidelines
- Be able to make informed decisions as to what degree to comply with accessibility standards
- Understand better the experience of those with disabilities using online learning, presentation, and authoring tools
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Provider:
- David Berman Communications
- Prerequisite:
- WCAG 2.0 familiarity (no programming experience required)
- Duration:
- One-day course, half-day course, or keynote presentation. We provide this course tailored/customized on-site for your organization.
- Delivery type:
- Online or onsite
- Estimated cost:
- CAD$330 (group discounts available)
WCAG Deep Dive for Web teams
- Learning objective:
-
Participants leave with techniques they can use right away for authoring, designing, producing, and testing all relevant WCAG criteria.
This course incorporates adult learning principles and activities appropriate to a variety of learning styles, and qualifies for CEUs (certified by organizations such as PPAC).
- Level:
- Advanced
- Provider:
- David Berman Communications
- Prerequisite:
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery is required, experience with accessibility and WCAG 2.0 or 2.1 is recommended.
- Duration:
- 1 or 2 days. We also provide this course customized on-site for your organization.
- Delivery type:
- Online or onsite
- Estimated cost:
- CAD$330 (group discounts available)
Accessible development for apps and mobile sites
- Learning objective:
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At the end of this event, you will:
- have a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent W3C WCAG 2 and current government accessibility policies, and how to meet them.
- be able to make informed decisions as to which content should go mobile.
- be able to make informed decisions as to when to go native vs. cross-platform for app development.
- Level:
- Beginner
- Provider:
- David Berman Communications
- Prerequisite:
- None
- Duration:
- One-day course, half-day course, or keynote presentation. We also provide this course customized on-site for your organization.
- Delivery type:
- Online or onsite
- Estimated cost:
- CAD$330 (group discounts available)
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Creating accessible forms: AcroForms and Adobe LiveCycle Designer
- Learning objective:
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From fundamental techniques such as proper tagging and code structures, to advanced techniques including programmatic solutions to accessibility issues, this course provides designers and developers with the tools they need to meet WCAG conformance and functional accessibility with their PDF forms for both LiveCycle Designer (XFA) and AcroForms.
Participants leave with techniques they can use right away for authoring, designing, producing, and testing all relevant WCAG criteria.
This course incorporates adult learning principles and activities appropriate to a variety of learning styles, and qualifies for CEUs (certified by organizations such as PPAC).
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Provider:
- David Berman Communications
- Prerequisite:
- Experience with Acrobat AcroForms and/or LiveCycle Designer (XFA) forms is required, Experience with accessibility and WCAG 2.0 or 2.1 is recommended
- Duration:
- 1 or 2 days
- Delivery type:
- Online or onsite
- Estimated cost:
- CAD$330 (group discounts available)
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Creating accessible PDFs with Adobe InDesign
- Learning objective:
- Upon completion, participants will be able to successfully create an accessible (WCAG and PDF/UA compliant) PDF using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Provider:
- David Berman Communications
- Prerequisite:
-
- Recommended pre-knowledge
- Familiarity with WCAG 2
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Duration:
- 1 day (5.5 instructional hours)
- Delivery type:
- Online or onsite
- Estimated cost:
Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy
- Learning objective:
- You will be able to provide advice and guidance on auditing Web application accessibility compliance.
- Level:
- Advanced
- Provider:
- Ryerson University
- Prerequisite:
- None
- Delivery type:
- Online reading (book to be downloaded)
- Estimated cost:
- Free
- Language:
- English
Accessible Canada Act
- Learning objective:
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Provide a basis for understanding existing policies. Explain the purpose of the ACL and identify principles relevant to web application issues.
- Level:
- N/A
- Provider:
- Justice Canada Website
- Prerequisite:
- None
- Duration :
- N/A
- Delivery type:
- Online reading
- Estimated cost:
- Free
- Language :
- French or English
Accessibility Strategy for the Public Service of Canada
- Learning objective:
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Improve your understanding of the Government of Canada's desired state of technological accessibility for clients and employees. Explain what the Government of Canada is doing to improve accessibility using technology.
- Level:
- N/A
- Provider :
- Treasury Board of Canada Web Site
- Prerequisite :
- None
- Duration:
- N/A
- Delivery type:
- Online reading
- Estimated cost:
- Free
- Language :
- French or English
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