A monthly email with the latest updates on Digital Accessibility and additional information and training relevant to digital accessibility.
Resources & Trainings
These are external resources you might find beneficial
Resources
- Alt Text: What to Write: Images are decorative, functional, or informative. Skip alt text for decorative. Describe the action for functional. Convey the message for informative.
Source: Nielsen Norman Group - What is Accessibility in Mobile Apps and Why Does It Matter?: What is accessibility in mobile apps? Why is it important and what should you look for to avoid mistakes in your digital project?
Source: Droids on Roids - Step-by-Step Guide to Provide Accessibility in Your Mobile App: Explore practical steps to make your existing app accessible or build a new one with accessibility in mind.
Source: Droids on Roids - How Strict Should We Be When Testing for WCAG Conformance?: This webinar begins with a simple question — “Which WCAG conformance level should we aim for?” But to answer that effectively, we’ll have to ask some deeper questions, such as — “Who do we favor when there’s more than one interpretation?”
Source: TPGi - When to Use Audio Description on Your Content: Audio description (AD) is one essential aspect of the upcoming requirements, and we’re here to help when it comes to narrowing down the what, when, and how of effectively implementing AD.
Source: 3PlayMedia - How to Prioritize Accessibility Fixes: A Guide for WordPress Developers and Project Managers: This guide outlines prioritizing remediation efforts to ensure you focus on the most impactful fixes first.
Source: Equalize Digital - Easily check for web accessibility problems in ten minutes or less: Does making your website accessible feel a bit intimidating or overwhelming? Here are a few quick steps to look for low-hanging fruit, with no technical expertise required!
Source: Axess Lab
Trainings
Trainings from around the web that may be of interest. These trainings are free unless noted. See the event’s information page about registration, changes, or cancelation.
- Navigating DOJ Accessibility Rules: Practical Approaches for Higher Education
Details: Join WCET for an informative webcast that delves into the newly published Department of Justice (DOJ) accessibility rules, finalized in April 2024 (view the factsheet).
Time: January 30, 2025 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Source: WCET - Shifting Further Left: Integrating Accessibility into the Earliest Stages of Development
Details: Join TPGi for this session, where we will explore practical strategies for integrating accessibility into the very inception of your product.
Time: January 16, 2025 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Source: TPGi