0491 - Website Accessibility for Small Businesses: Best Practices and Essential Tips
3055925
UGA SBDC Training
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Course Description
Creating an accessible website is essential for small businesses. Not only is it the right thing to do, it’s also a requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act. With over 2,500 accessibility-related lawsuits filed in recent years, there's never been a more crucial time to audit your website for ADA compliance. In this class, you’ll learn common web accessibility barriers and simple WCAG-compliant solutions. Discover how an accessible website elevates the user experience for all visitors while setting you apart from competitors, boosting your SEO, and enhancing your inclusive marketing strategy. Because websites should be accessible to everyone!
Course Outline
1. About Accessibility
2. Benefits of Accessibility
3. Fixes for Common Issues
4. Stocking Your Toolkit
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will learn:
• Accessibility requirements under the Americans With Disabilities Act
• Common website accessibility barriers and how to resolve them
• How to create an accessibility statement for the web
• Tools and other resources to help maintain compliance
Notes
A Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.Loading...
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