IGF 2024 WS #197 Web Accessibility

    Organizer 1: Reyes Nancy, Accessibility Lab
    Organizer 2: Marla Jimenez , Accessibility Lab
    Organizer 3: Fernandez Gabriel, Accessibility Lab

    Speaker 1: Reyes Nancy, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
    Speaker 2: Marla Jimenez , Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
    Speaker 3: Fernandez Gabriel, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)

    Moderator

    Reyes Nancy, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)

    Online Moderator

    Marla Jimenez , Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)

    Rapporteur

    Marla Jimenez , Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)

    Format

    Classroom
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: Because we increase awareness activities with empathy exercises to simulate disabilities and We also have a lot of visual examples that we need to show on the screen.

    Policy Question(s)

    How are national and international laws are related with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2?
    What role can web accessibility play in digital inclusivity?
    How are Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 are implemented in companies, government and non-profit organizations?

    What will participants gain from attending this session? Awareness about digital inclusivity and learning about how people with disabilities use the web.
    Importance of implementing accessibility in all projects.

    Description:

    Course aimed at creators of digital content, web pages or apps, such as directors, project leaders, developers, designers, marketing teams, quality control or usability teams.
    The goal is for participants to become aware and learn how to create accessible digital content under international standards.
    Disability simulator
    Assistive technologies
    Legislation
    Examples Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (WCAG 2.2)
    Where to start in your organization?
    How to test accessibility?
    Case studies.

    Expected Outcomes

    Organizations, companies and government entities should be able to start implementing the accessibility guidelines and increasing awareness if necessary.

    Hybrid Format: With a Google document
    We have technics for online and in person training and staff to carry that out.