Creating web forms that are accessible to people with disabilities requires understanding of the labelling features of HTML markup and how browsers interpret labelling markup for assistive technologies like screen readers. The course will start by using simulations to help participants understand the issues people with disabilities face when using the web. Participants will learn the basics of labelling form controls, how to indicate required controls and provide feedback on invalid responses in a way that is usable by people with disabilities. Examples of more complex labelling of form controls for dates, phone numbers, validation codes and high density surveys will be included in the course. Participants will learn CSS techniques to layout form controls without using tables and how to highlight the active form control using CSS pseudo elements. The last part of the course will provide a preview of the form labelling capabilities of the new Accessibility Rich Internet Applications! (ARIA) specifications which provide new capabilities to label form controls and provide accessible feedback on form validation as required by the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
Who Should Participate in the Course?
This course is designed for web developers interested in learning about the disability access issues faced by people with disabilities in using the web and how web forms can be designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. Participants should be familiar with HTML coding and the form elements. Knowledge of basic CSS techniques and javascripting will be helpful, but not a required part of the course.
Dates and Registration
- Dates:
- October 27th to December 1st (5 weeks)
- Location:
- On-line, mostly synchronous and some asynchronous activities
- Cost:
- $175 (NOTE: $25 discount to WOW members, educators, and government employees)
- More information at:
- http://formsonline.cita.illinois.edu/
- Instructor:
- Jon Gunderson, Ph.D., University of Illinois
- Registration link:
- http://www.webprotraining.org/AccessibleForms.html
Labels: Online Course, Web Accessibility, Web Forms