In this video, learn about accessible design and how the use of color and design elements impact accessibility in a theme.
- [Instructor] WordPress themes shape the … design of your site. … From the beginning of the design process, … whether building or selecting a theme, … accessibility should be a focal point for planning. … While design is a creative process, … design is not the same thing as art. … What you create needs to communicate information. … Design is the process of creating a user experience, … and there are many aspects to design … that aren't just visual. … Whether your visual design process starts with a mood board, … a color palette, an image, or a call to action, … you should be thinking about the user experience … for all your users. … While there are parts of what makes a site accessible … that can't be addressed during design, … many key elements are essential parts of the design process, … including labels, headings, … focus and hover states, and of course, color contrast. … Even if you're examining a theme to consider using it, … not building one, … you should be investigating these elements …
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Released
7/19/2019- Accessibility concepts
- Creating accessible content
- WordPress core accessibility features
- Creating more accessible themes
- Creating more accessible plugins
- Using accessibility plugins
- Interacting with forms
- Testing site accessibility
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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1. What Is Web Accessibility?
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Web accessibility concepts2m 20s
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2. Accessibility and WordPress
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Creating accessible content3m 21s
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3. Accessibility in Your Theme
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Page builder plugins2m 48s
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Testing page builders7m 28s
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4. Plugin Accessibility
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ARIA, Ajax, and your website4m 44s
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5. Authoring Accessible Content
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What is accessible content?4m 20s
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Using audio and video3m 9s
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6. Testing in WordPress
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Conclusion
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Next steps39s
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Video: Examining design and color contrast