Siteimprove & Deakin University to Host Web Accessibility Event
(PRWEB) November 06, 2014 -- Siteimprove and Deakin University will be hosting an educational event to help Australian businesses improve their understanding of website accessibility standards. The event will also assist them in meeting the Australian Government mandate that all government funded websites adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA level of web accessibility by the end of 2014.
The term “Web Accessibility” refers to the process of creating a website which allows disabled users to more easily navigate and interact with the site’s content. Accessible design and functionality enable visually impaired users to navigate on-screen text, color-blind or dyslexic users to perceive content, physically impaired users to interact with content and media, and much more.
“Web accessibility compliance is something that we’re very proud to champion,” said Siteimprove CEO, Torben Rytt. “It’s important to consider every possible visitor to your site. Fortunately, with just a few minor changes you can see a huge improvement in the overall user experience of your site.”
Recent reports state that 1 in 5 Internet users claims some form of disability, meaning 20% of as business’ potential audience could be negatively affected by poor web accessibility.
Deakin University uses the Siteimprove Web Governance Suite to monitor and manage their online presence, including web accessibility compliance.
Where: Deakin University - Burwood Corporate Center
221 Burwood Highway - Level 2, Building BC
Burwood, Victoria 3125
When: Thursday, 13 November from 12:30pm – 2:30pm
What: A discussion of web accessibility best practices, standards, and strategies with your peers, including: implementing a web accessibility strategy, building a web accessibility team, and Australian web accessibility regulations & compliance.
Who: Siteimprove’s Senior eAccessibility Consultant, Kevin Rydberg, and Australia Account Executive, Kelsey Johnson will lead the discussion and share their expert insights.
Those interested in attending the web accessibility learning session in person can register at http://go.siteimprove.com/ll-webacc
Those who are unable to attend in-person can register to participate via live webinar at http://go.siteimprove.com/webinar11a-au
Mike Waterston, Siteimprove, Inc., http://www.siteimprove.com, +1 (612) 545-5662 Ext: 813, [email protected]
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