Introduction to Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)

The web should be accessible to everyone—but many digital experiences still leave users with disabilities behind. This hands-on event will introduce essential web accessibility techniques, helping developers, designers, and content creators build inclusive websites that meet W3C-WCAG 2.2 standards. Led by David Best and Jason Pomerleau (President of ELEV8 WEB STUDIO), this session will provide practical skills to make your websites keyboard-friendly, screen reader-compatible, and legally compliant.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for web content authors, visual designers, computer science students, front-end developers looking to improve their skills, and web studios wanting to stand out from the competition.

What You’ll Learn

✅ How assistive technologies interact with websites
✅ Coding ARIA states, roles, and properties
✅ Techniques for keyboard-friendly navigation
✅ Best practices for accessible interface design
✅ How to achieve W3C-WCAG 2.2 compliance

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

What You’ll Need

• Laptop or mobile device
• Screen reader & keyboard (Screen Readers come loaded on most devices)
• Development environment (e.g., CodePen)

Event Details

✔️In-Person RSVP below
🖥️ Virtual RSVP via Zoom

This event is sponsored by ELEV8 WEB STUDIO and aims to empower developers to create a more inclusive web. Students with disabilities are encouraged to attend.

Let’s build a better web—for everyone! 🌍

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