On today's episode, my guest and I discuss the often overlooked issue of website accessibility. Returning guest Linn Oyen Farley is a Web Developer and Designer, who is not only a fellow Camp Tech instructor, but also someone with whom I’ve created websites.  

Accessibility is an issue that can be overlooked when developing websites. Linn and I explain what web accessibility is, the technology that increases accessibility, and where that technology is headed in the future. If you are developing a website, it is always important to consider how different types of people will be able to access your content. Listen in as we explain accessibility and some strategies for making the web open to all.  

Episode Highlights:  

• What does “Accessibility” mean in terms of the web? 
• Barriers to accessing online content 
• Technology that enables accessibility 
• The parties responsible for making the web more accessible 
• Legislation of accessibility 
• Ways to detect potential accessibility issues on your website 
• Screen Reader tips 
• Design considerations for accessibility 
• Accessibility Plug-ins 
• Questions to ask during website development  

Resources:  

Hover (use promo code CampTechPodcast to get 10% off your first order) 

Worker Bee 

Linn's website 

Linn on Twitter 

Camp Tech on Twitter 

Avery on Twitter 

Stats on People with Disabilities in Ontario 

Ontario's (Canada) AODA Website Accessibility regulations 

Section 508 Standards (USA) 

Section 508 (USA) Quick Reference 

WebAIM's Wave Website Accessibilty Checker 

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Guidelines 

WCAG Quick Reference 

Color Oracle 

Web Accessibility Initiative 

How People With Disabilities Use the Web 

Google's Annoucement About Intrusive Pop-Ups on Mobile Websites