[WiLT] Fw: Accessibility in a Web2.0 World

[WiL Admin]

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From: "AbilityNet Courses" <courses at abilitynet.org.uk>
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Accessibility in a Web2.0 World

Steal a march in the battle for online revenue with the silver bullet
of accessibility

Did you know?:

* Government research found accessible websites 35% easier to use for
every visitor
* Sites made accessible can enjoy a 90% increase in online sales
* Accessibility also delivers increased SEO and platform compliance,
and reduced bandwidth and maintenance

Ask us how AbilityNet can help or visit our website
http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/web for more information on our range of
services.

Accessibility Courses - places still available

"I thought the session was a real eye opener and showed me some
simple, quick wins that will be easy to implement.  I was so
motivated, I've already downloaded the AIS tool and asked our website
developers to think about improvements to our corporate site!" -
Kellie Evans, Group Communications Manager, DSGI

We are holding three courses in London in November.

** A practical introduction to website accessibility - 12 Nov
This course is intended for organisations wanting a practical fast
track introduction to web accessibility - the key issues and legal and
business cases.  It's essential for all Web professionals (including
managers, developers, designers and editors) who need to appreciate
the key areas of web accessibility.  Technical knowledge is not
required.

** Rich media and latest trends in accessibility - 19 Nov
This course is for anyone who understands the basics of accessibility
and wants to use accessible rich media in their work.  Introducing you
to the key concepts and solutions in making rich media accessible it's
a must-attend in a Web2.0 world.

** A very practical guide to testing against WCAG1.0 and 2.0 - 26 Nov
A practical fast track guide to an effective audit process - covering
WCAG 1.0, 2.0 and other key areas of accessibility - this course is
for all Web professionals who develop, maintain or update websites.
With WCAG2.0 just around the corner, this course shows you how to
audit your sites effectively today, and primes you for the future.

Book your place today to avoid disappointment with our online booking
form http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/webbookingform.

We can also deliver training on-site to your teams.  More info on our
bespoke training page http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/webbespoketraining

"Just wanted to say that your presentation at the BBC today was
informative, interesting and inspiring. As a web developer I felt it
was a great source of information on the best approach at the coding
level, and also very motivating." - Mag Leahy, Front End Developer

Helen Liptrot
Administrator

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