OSs, Regulations, & Laws Overview/Description Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Expertise Level Overview/Description Accessibility on the web is subject to regulations and laws. Discover how OSs provide better accessibility, and explore regulatory compliance, the regulatory environment, and global accessibility laws.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.8
Lesson Objectives OSs, Regulations, & Laws
describe how Windows provides a more accessible experience
describe how OS X provides a more accessible experience
describe how iOS provides a more accessible experience
describe how Android provides a more accessible experience
specify why regulatory compliance is important and why it's needed
define the dangers surrounding designing web sites that don't comply with regulations and standards
describe the history of policy to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, and the United Nation's role in those efforts
specify how the United Nations and the information revolution combined as a force for change in how we think about persons with disabilities
describe the development of regulations for web accessibility
define the WAI, its role, and what it implies
describe why standards for web accessibility may compel you to be compliant even if you're not legally obligated
specify existing accessibility laws in the United States
specify existing accessibility laws in Europe
specify existing accessibility laws in Canada
specify existing accessibility laws around the globe
describe WAI-ARIA and its mandate
describe standards and laws for web accessibility
Course Number: it_wdwafd_02_enus
Expertise Level
Beginner