Accessibility Resources

Knowledge Unit 3: Accessibility Implementation

Accessibility Implementation Resources


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Accessibility requirements




Software architecture



Designing software architectures to facilitate accessible Web applications

This paper describes common accessibility problems encountered in Web applications and explains how architecture can help address these problems...

Design of an Architecture for Accessible Web Maps for Visually Impaired Users

"This study presents the design of a conceptual software architecture for the development of accessible web maps for visually impaired users." Shows how software architecture influences software accessibility.


Software implementation



Get accessible templates for Office by Microsoft

Accessible Microsoft Office templates

e-Government in Rhode Island: what effects do templates have on usability, accessibility, and mobile readiness?

2016 paper. "This study examines state and local e-government Web sites in Rhode Island with an eye toward determining the effects of templates on accessibility, usability, and mobile readiness."


Assistive technology architecture




Accessibility guidelines




ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications



What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility

Blog post introducing ARIA

Using ARIA

Guideline by W3C

Introduction to WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)

18-minute YouTube video that introduces ARIA

ARIA HTML Tutorial - What is ARIA & Why it's Important to Use!

14-minute YouTube video discussing ARIA

Intro to ARIA -- A11ycasts #13

9 minute YouTube video that introduces ARIA.

ARIA

ARIA guidelines


Assistive technology code comprehension




Assistive technology configuration files




Implement accessibility tools




Accessibility APIs




Accessibility documentation




Assistive technology implementation




Assistive technology hardware interfaces




Assistive technology documentation