NDA ICS Web Accessibility Directive Training Series

The National Disability Authority in partnership with the Irish Computer Society (ICS) continues its series of information and training events to promote accessibility practice among public bodies and digital agencies. Exploring topics including universal design, accessible documents and organisational roles to improve the accessibility of websites and mobile apps, the series will consider the path to compliance with the EU Web Accessibility Directive.

Web Accessibility Directive Training Series 2022

Speakers included Dr Eric Velleman, professor of Inclusive Digital Design & Engineering from the HAN University of Applied Sciences and Gerry Ellis, a retired software engineer and global accessibility champion.

Contents

Session 1: Accessibility: The right choice - Inclusion, universal design and accessibility in online public services

Slides - Session 1: Accessibility: The right choice

Session 2: How to Create Accessible Documents and Presentations

Slides - Session 2: How to Create Accessible Documents and Presentations

Session 3: Accessibility Testing in Mobile Apps

Slides - Session 3: Accessibility Testing in Mobile Apps

Session 4: Organisational factors to improve accessibility

Web Accessibility Directive Training Series 2021

The National Disability Authority in partnership with the Irish Computer Society held a series of free online information seminars and training webinars on the Directive during September to December 2021. The series was relevant to public bodies, industry and disabled persons organisations. Each information seminar was followed by a more in-depth training webinar on the same topic.