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Accessibility Testing Workshop

This course provides a comprehensive overview and guide to accessibility testing for websites and applications. During the course we will focus on the key aspects of ensuring accessibility and meeting WCAG standards in conjunction with relevant legislation.
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Accessibility Testing Workshop

LanguageCZ/EN Duration of the course1 day (from 09:00 to 17:00) LevelBasic PlaceOn-site

For whom this course is?

The course is suitable for developers, designers, testers and anyone interested in ensuring the maximum accessibility of their web projects. Upon graduation, participants will be able to effectively test and improve the accessibility of their products, leading to a better user experience for all users.

What will you learn on the course?

Basics and standards:

Acquaintance with the principles of WCAG standards and legislation related to accessibility. A discussion of what levels of accessibility are needed for different types of websites and applications.

Practical approaches to testing:

Viewing directly into the HTML code with an emphasis on the use of landmarks and ARIA tags. Examples of where and how these elements can be used to improve accessibility.

Testing on real examples:

Practical accessibility testing on selected websites and applications, including popular platforms such as Alza, banking websites and government portals.

Automated tools:

Working with automation tools in Chrome such as WAVE. A demonstration of how these tools can make the accessibility testing process easier and faster.

Working with screen readers:

Introduction to NVDA screen reader, the most widely used screen reader for Windows. Hands-on exercise in computer control and web browsing using NVDA to better understand the needs of visually impaired users.

Visual impairment simulation:

Hands-on exercise with limited vision and keyboard-only navigation. An experiential exercise that helps to understand the needs of users with different types of disabilities.

Trainers

Martin Vedral

Martin Vedral

Test Manager

I have more than 8 years of experience in testing. I've been on various projects from banking or automotive environments as a Test Engineer, Test Analyst, Test Coordinator and Test Manager I have several ISTQB certifications including ISTQB Advanced – Test Analyst. I get involved in other company activities such as training of SQL and internal projects working on company’s transition to self-organizing.
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Jana Smolná

Jana Smolná

Jana is an experienced instructor in the field of social rehabilitation services. She focuses on teaching how to work with computers and mobile phones using special software for the visually impaired. A few years ago, she completed several courses in HTML and CSS, which enabled her to expand her work into the field of accessibility testing. She is familiar with WordPress and Joomla and partially works as a computer science teacher. Jana has long-term collaboration with the United Organization of the Blind and Visually Impaired (SONS). She actively participates in testing websites and applications for various organizations and recommends modifications that lead to better accessibility for citizens with varying degrees of visual impairment.
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Marek Susčík

Marek Susčík

For more than 30 years, he has been involved in the design, development, and testing of software for visually impaired individuals, both in collaboration with specialized companies and independently. Because IT is also his hobby, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge with others, he teaches IT at Masaryk University. Since accessibility is a fundamental cornerstone in the design and development of applications, it is a pleasure for Marek to collaborate with the United Organization of the Blind and Visually Impaired (SONS) on making existing applications and websites more accessible and raising awareness of this issue among both professionals and the general public. In addition to IT, Marek's hobby and profession is music. He teaches at the Brno School of Art, where he introduces children to playing the accordion, clarinet, piano, recorder, or keyboard.
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