Designing Accessible Web Sites

Required Preparation:
None

This course explores the art of designing web sites that are accessible to people with disabilities. Emphasis is on designing to meet the standards defined in Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act. These standards are the basis for the UC Davis web accessibility policies. Course topics Include:

• Introduction to Accessible Web Design
• The Standards-Section 508
• Design Techniques for 508 Compatibility
• Converting Existing Sites
• Tools and Methods for Testing and Maintaining Compliance
• Sources of More Information--Books, Web Sites, Courses and Conferences