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Digital Accessibility in Practice
Design and implementation of accessible products and web applications in compliance with the BFSG
Online
1 day
German
€ 690,-
plus VAT.
€ 821,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
42481
Venue
Online
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4 dates
€ 690,-
plus VAT.
€ 821,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
42481
Venue
Online
4 dates
plus VAT.
incl. VAT.
Booking number
Venue
0 Dates
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Digital accessibility is no longer a niche topic. With the Act to Strengthen Accessibility (BFSG) and the underlying European guidelines, many companies must ensure that their digital products are accessible and usable by everyone. At the same time, accessibility improves the user experience, increases the reach of digital offerings, and promotes digital inclusion.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of digital accessibility and discover how barriers arise in websites, apps, and digital applications. You’ll gain an overview of the legal requirements, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and the key principles of accessible design. Through live demonstrations, real-world examples, and interactive exercises, you’ll learn to identify common barriers, develop appropriate solutions, and systematically test digital products for accessibility.
Contents
- Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility
- The Importance and Benefits of Digital Accessibility.
- Focusing on people and usage scenarios.
- Assistive technologies and how they work.
- Typical limitations and barriers to use.
- Legal Requirements and Standards
- Overview of the legal requirements.
- The European Accessibility Act (EAA) and its implementation in Germany through the Act to Strengthen Accessibility (BFSG).
- Introduction to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Other relevant norms and standards.
- Identifying and Avoiding Barriers
- The POUR Principles of Digital Accessibility.
- Common barriers on websites and in apps.
- Examples of good and bad practices.
- Design Recommendations for Accessible Digital Products.
- Putting Accessibility into Practice
- Accessibility as an integral part of the development and design process.
- Challenges and Practical Issues (Accessibility Overlays, Accessibility Statements, Plain Language, Dark Mode, PDF Documents, Cookie Banners, Mobile Applications).
- Testing and Evaluating Accessibility
- Automated and manual testing procedures.
- Limitations of automated testing.
- Accessibility Testing Tools in Practice.
- Conducting simple accessibility audits.
- Interpretation and prioritization of identified barriers.
Your benefit
- You understand the basics of digital accessibility and are familiar with the needs of different user groups as well as the use of assistive technologies.
- You are familiar with the requirements of the Accessibility Enhancement Act (BFSG) and the European Accessibility Act (EAA), as well as the key principles of the WCAG.
- You can identify common barriers in websites, apps, and digital products and determine appropriate measures for improvement.
- You understand the POUR principles and can apply them in the conception, design, and development of digital offerings.
- You'll learn proven methods and tools for systematically testing digital products for accessibility.
- You can evaluate the results of manual and automated accessibility tests and prioritize areas for improvement.
- You'll receive practical recommendations for successfully integrating accessibility into design, development, and editorial processes.
trainer
Emma Crowson
Methods
- Expert insights and live demonstrations on digital barriers and assistive technologies
- Interactive individual and group exercises for analyzing and evaluating common accessibility issues
- Real-world case studies from websites, web applications, and digital products
- Working with Both Manual and Automated Testing Tools
Final examination
Recommended for
The workshop is intended for anyone who develops, designs, manages, or oversees digital products, particularly:
- UX and UIdesigners
- Web and software developers
- product managers product owners
- project managers
- Online Editors and Content Managers
- Employees from Marketing and Communications
- Person in Charge of Digital Products and Services
No prior knowledge of accessibility or software development is required to participate.
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