Introduction to Web Accessibility June 7, 2010

In the modern marketplace, companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that their websites are accessible to users with disabilities. It also makes good business sense to make your products and services available to as wide a range of customers as possible.
Course Overview

In the modern marketplace, companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that their websites are accessible to users with disabilities. It also makes good business sense to make your products and services available to as wide a range of customers as possible.

This one day course provides a comprehensive overview of web accessibility, the main difficulties disabled users face when using the web and the measures you need to take to make your site accessible.
Through the use of real examples, you will gain valuable knowledge that you can integrate into your own operations to ensure your offering is accessible to all.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 8th June 2010

Location: Lion Court Conference Centre, 25 Procter Street, London, WC1V 6NY

Cost: £375 + VAT

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Cost includes lunch and all course materials.
Course Outline

The Course is designed for:

* Non-technical staff that require a concise overview of web accessibility and the benefits to your business and your customers.
* Development staff should consider our 'Web Accessibility for Developers' event if a more technical course is required.

Those who undertake Introduction to Web Accessibility will learn:

* What is web accessibility
* Why make your site accessible?
* Your legal obligations
* Accessibility Myths
* Types of disability
* Common accessibility issues and how to resolve them
* Accessibility - the next level
* Undertaking an accessibility audit of your site

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About the trainer

Mark Palmer

Mark has 12 years experience in the IT Industry, 6 of which were spent heading the user interface team at Intelligent Finance. In his role as Senior Analyst Programmer, Mark headed up numerous projects, ensuring that accessibility standards were maintained from the projects inception through to the delivered product.

A passionate advocate for accessibility and web standards, Mark brings a wealth of accessibility experience to User Vision. He is a strong believer that the web can be accessible and user friendly without sacrificing style.

For further details please visit our website or sign up for the Introduction to Web Accessibility course.

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation terms
If you find you have to cancel a booking you will receive the following refund

Working days before course % Refund
Over 14 days Full refund
7-13 days 50% refund
6 days or less No refund

User Vision reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a training course at any time. In the unlikely event of this occurring, we will endeavor to give as much advanced notice as possible, if such an event occurs a full refund will be issued. We do not take responsibility of any additional costs or expenses due to a cancelled or rescheduled course.

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