Objectives

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the governments Web Accessibility National Transition Strategy (NTS) require organisations to make their online information accessible to all.

This non-technical workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to web accessibility with demonstrations of how people with disabilities access the web. It dispels many accessibility myths and explains what is actually required to meet your legal obligations, and the financial and technical benefits that can flow from this.

The workshop also provides a framework to effectively implement and monitor accessibility in your organisation.

Audience

The workshop is targeted at all non-technical stakeholders including:

• Project Managers
• Web Commissioners
• Policy Makers
• Marketing Personnel

Key Content Areas

• What is Web Accessibility
• Assistive Technology demonstrations
• How people with disabilities use the web
• Assistive Technology demonstrations and videos
• Examples of good and bad website design
• Legal requirements (DDA and NTS)
• Principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines V2.0 (WCAG 2)
• Benefits of accessible design
• Social
• Financial
• Technical
• Implementing accessibility in your organisation

A handbook containing a copy of the workshop notes and additional resources will be provided to all attendees

Presenters

Our accessible information specialists are IT and usability experts with extensive experience in accessibility and the needs of people with a disability. They provide consultancy, training and testing services throughout Australia to help organisations make their online services accessible to all.

Event Contact

Phone: 1300 367 055
Fax: 03 8378 1204
Email: webaccess@visionaustralia.org

Cancellations

All cancellations will incur an administration fee of $12.50. If notification is received 14 calendar days prior to the workshop start date a full refund less administration fee will be provided; Cancellation between 14 and 7 calendar days prior to the workshop will result in a 50% refund less administration fee. Cancellation less than 7 days prior to the workshop, fees will not be refunded. In the event a workshop is cancelled by Vision Australia, a full refund will be provided to all applicants.