Training
We provide customized, hands-on classes that teach designers and developers how to create accessible web sites and information systems. We also can custom design courses to meet your needs.
Introduction to Web Accessibility
| Overview | Learn the basic what, why, and how of making web sites accessible to people with disabilities:
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| Audience | Managers, developers, testers, content creators – no technical experience required |
| Format | 2-hour interactive demonstration |
Building Accessible Web Sites
| Overview | Learn how to develop accessible web sites using standards-compliant HTML. In this class, we dig into the accessibility guidelines, practice accessible coding techniques, and use assistive technologies to experience the difference accessible design really makes. |
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| Audience | Webmasters, developers, and content creators |
| Format | 2-day hands-on lab |
Building Accessible Web Sites – Advanced
| Overview | Take accessibility to the next level. This class addresses accessibility for interactive web applications, focusing on forms, tables, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript. |
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| Audience | Web developers |
| Format | 1-day hands-on lab |
Testing for Accessibility
| Overview | Learn how to test your web sites and applications for accessibility before they are deployed. In this class, we will learn simple techniques for testing accessibility during all stages of development. We also explore the benefits and limitations of automated testing tools. |
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| Audience | Webmasters, developers, and testers |
| Format | 1-day hands-on lab |
Creating Accessible PDF Documents
| Overview | Learn how to create accessible PDF documents using Microsoft Word 2007 and Adobe Acrobat 9. |
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| Audience | Anyone responsible for the creation of PDF documents |
| Format | 1-day hands-on lab |
Creating Accessible PDF Forms with Adobe LiveCycle Designer
| Overview | Learn how to use the accessibility features of Adobe LiveCycle Designer 8 to create accessible PDF forms. |
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| Audience | Anyone responsible for the creation of fillable PDF forms |
| Format | 1-day hands-on lab |
Creating Accessible Multimedia Presentations with Adobe Captivate
| Overview | Learn how to use Adobe Captivate 3 to create computer-based trainings with closed captions, keyboard support, and screen reader compatibility. |
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| Audience | On-line trainers |
| Format | 2-day hands-on lab |
Creating Accessible Flash Video
| Overview | Learn how to use Adobe Flash CS4 to create accessible, captioned video. |
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| Audience | Anyone responsible for the creation of on-line video |
| Format | 1/2-day hands-on lab |
More Information
For more information about MSF&W's accessibility training programs, please email accessibility@msfw.com or call (217) 698-3535 · (217) 698-1353 TTY.
