Website Accessibility: What It Is and Why It Matters
(Online or In Person)
Presenter: Sara Cousins
Imagine visiting an e-commerce website to buy a new product you’re excited about but you’re unable to add the product to the shopping cart. Or, you’re on a website that has specific information you need to finish a big project, but you can't access the content. It would be frustrating, wouldn’t it?
When we talk about accessibility, some people tend to think about physical accessibility like ramps and elevators in buildings. But what about digital/website accessibility – what is it and why is it important?
Website accessibility is essential in making the internet usable by everyone. Sara Cousins, owner of Mighty Spark Design, will talk about what web accessibility means, as well as types and modes of disabilities.
She'll also address how to find out if a site is ADA compliant and the steps involved to meet accessibility requirements.
Key Takeaways:
- What is web accessibility and why is it important ?
- Disability types and modes.
- How to check your site’s accessibility success and how to get issues corrected.
Note: Images from this event may be used for promotional purposes.
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Sara Cousins owns Mighty Spark Design, where she designs and develops accessible and responsive WordPress websites.
Starting her sole proprietorship in March 2007, Sara offered branding services, design for print and digital media, and web design and development.
In 2021, Sara redesigned a client’s website to be ADA compliant. A pivotal time for Mighty Spark Design, Sara decided then and there she wanted to focus solely on web accessibility. She is currently working on her Web Accessibility Specialist certification with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
SPECIAL NOTE: This will be a hybrid event where you can attend in-person or by Zoom.
To attend by Zoom, register and click the link above. You will be sent two (2) emails, one from RPCN and one from Zoom. Open the Zoom email to register (and Join) this event.
This event is is also available In-Person in a pleasant conference room at 2800 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Attending in-person is highly encouraged.
COST: Free for members; $25.00 for non-members.
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