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Creating Accessibility-friendly Applications

Anthony Alampi

This course will teach you how to implement accessibility-friendly content into your web apps that accounts for color blind users and screen reading software.

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This course will teach you how to implement accessibility-friendly content into your web apps that accounts for color blind users and screen reading software.

Providing accessible content to your applications is vital to customer satisfaction. In this course, Creating Accessibility-friendly Applications, you’ll learn to build accessibility-friendly apps with Kotlin. First, you’ll explore important accessibility concepts like color blindness. Next, you’ll discover how to build content that is compatible with screen readers. Finally, you’ll learn how to navigate your app with screen readers. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to develop for Android with accessibility in mind.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Introduction to Android Accessibility
Designing Views with Accessibility in Mind
Designing for Vision Disabilities
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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Teaches essential accessibility concepts, including color blindness compatibility
Develops accessible application designs for screen readers
Provides hands-on practice with screen reader navigation within applications
Taught by an industry expert with experience in accessibility
Part of a series on Android development, offering comprehensive coverage
Requires knowledge of Kotlin, limiting accessibility to some learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Creating Accessibility-friendly Applications with these activities:
Build an Android application project to review the basics
Refreshes your knowledge of Android development basics, such as creating a project, adding views, and handling events.
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  • Open Android Studio and create a new Android project.
  • Add a new activity to the project.
  • Create a user interface for the activity.
  • Add event handlers for user interactions.
  • Test your app on an emulator or device.
Follow a tutorial on using Android Studio's accessibility features
Provides a structured way to learn about and apply accessibility features in Android Studio.
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  • Search for tutorials on using Android Studio's accessibility features.
  • Choose a tutorial that covers topics relevant to your needs.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial to learn how to use the accessibility features.
  • Experiment with the accessibility features in your own Android projects.
Practice designing accessible Android interfaces
Improves your ability to create user interfaces that are inclusive and accessible to users with disabilities.
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  • Review the Android accessibility guidelines.
  • Identify potential accessibility issues in existing Android applications.
  • Design and implement accessible user interfaces for new Android projects.
  • Use testing tools to evaluate the accessibility of your applications.
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Create a study guide based on the course materials
Enhances your understanding of the course material and aids in your preparation for assessments.
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  • Review the course materials and identify key concepts.
  • Organize the concepts into a logical structure.
  • Summarize the concepts in your own words.
  • Create practice questions or exercises to test your understanding.
Write a blog post or article on accessibility guidelines
Enhances your understanding of accessibility guidelines and allows you to share your knowledge with others.
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  • Research accessibility guidelines for Android applications.
  • Choose a specific aspect of accessibility to focus on, such as color contrast or screen reader compatibility.
  • Write a blog post or article explaining the guidelines and providing examples.
  • Publish your content on a platform like Medium or your own blog.
  • Promote your content through social media or email.
Participate in an accessibility hackathon
Provides an opportunity to work on real-world accessibility challenges and collaborate with other developers.
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  • Find an accessibility hackathon to participate in.
  • Form a team and come up with an idea for an accessible Android application.
  • Develop your application during the hackathon.
  • Present your application to the judges.
Attend a workshop on mobile accessibility
Provides an immersive learning experience and allows you to connect with experts in the field of accessibility.
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  • Find a workshop on mobile accessibility that aligns with your learning goals.
  • Register for the workshop and prepare for the session.
  • Attend the workshop and actively participate in discussions.
  • Follow up with the workshop organizers or speakers to continue your learning.
Mentor a junior developer on accessibility best practices
Helps you solidify your understanding of accessibility concepts and enhances your communication and teaching skills.
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  • Identify a junior developer who is interested in learning about accessibility.
  • Set up regular meetings or communication channels for guidance.
  • Share your knowledge and experience on accessibility best practices.
  • Provide feedback and support on the junior developer's accessibility-related projects.

Career center

Learners who complete Creating Accessibility-friendly Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Front-End Engineer
Front-End Engineers work with the portion of an application that a user can see and interact with. Writing for the web, they use markup languages like HTML and CSS to build and implement the graphical user interface (GUI) of an application. Those working on the front end may integrate accessibility-friendly components to ensure that visually-impaired end-users can experience a mobile application's GUI without issue. Those already working in this field may take "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" to refresh their understanding of accessibility and to learn more about design patterns that keep color blindness in mind.
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Web Developer
Web Developers build and maintain websites for use across a variety of platforms including desktop, laptop, and mobile devices. They use a variety of tools including HTML, CSS, and Javascript to write code that renders the visual, interactive content on a web page. While some developers focus on the back end of a website - handling server-side code, databases, and performance - others work with front end code that a user sees and interacts with. Those interested in the latter may study "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" to understand the accessibility concerns of end-users and implement solutions in a web application's front end GUI.
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Android Developer
Android Developers work to create, maintain, and update software that runs on the Android operating system, which is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. Using a variety of programming languages - most notably Java - they help to make apps that operate seamlessly on mobile devices. Many Android developers choose to specialize in developing apps for particular domains, including entertainment, education, productivity, and social media. Those developing Android apps may find "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" helpful when designing and developing apps with accessibility features. More specifically, this course may be useful when writing code that conforms to user interface guidelines, color schemes, and other design patterns that account for users with visual disabilities.
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User Experience (UX) Designer
User Experience (UX) Designers work to ensure that a digital product is easy and enjoyable to use. They do this by studying user behavior, conducting user research, and creating prototypes and mockups of a digital product. They often collaborate with front-end engineers to implement interface design. UX designers may enroll in "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" to gain a better understanding of accessibility guidelines and best practices. With this knowledge, UX Designers can ensure that the applications and platforms they design are inclusive and accessible to all end users.
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Full-Stack Developer
Full-Stack Developers work across the entire software technology stack, meaning that they can work with both the front end and the back end of an application. They write code for a variety of purposes, including building and implementing new features, maintaining existing software systems, and fixing bugs. Full stack developers may find "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" helpful as it gives them a comprehensive overview of accessibility, including design patterns and front-end implementation for users with visual disabilities.
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Software Engineer
Software Engineers follow a process to build, maintain, and improve software systems. Working in a variety of industries, they research, design, build, test, deploy, and maintain software systems in a variety of languages. Those seeking to work as a Software Engineer may study "Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" to gain an understanding of the importance of accessibility and best practices for developing with accessibility in mind. Additionally, this course may be helpful when working as part of a team to help implement accessibility features within the software development process.
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Web Accessibility Specialist
"Creating Accessibility-Friendly Applications" may be of particular use to those who wish to pursue a career as a Web Accessibility Specialist. This role is responsible for ensuring that a website or web application is accessible to all users, even those with disabilities. This includes writing code that conforms to accessibility guidelines, testing web applications for accessibility issues, and working with other stakeholders to improve the accessibility of a web application. Taking this course may help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this role.
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Back-End Developer
Back-End Developers are responsible for the "server-side" of a web or mobile application. They work with databases and servers to ensure that the front-end, which the user interacts with, runs smoothly. Back-end developers may also be responsible for user account management, data analysis, and performance optimization.
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Front-End Developer
Front-End Developers work with the portion of an application that a user can see and interact with. Also known as "client-side" development, this work may include coding in HTML, CSS, and Javascript to build and implement the graphical user interface (GUI) of a website or web application.
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Quality Assurance (QA) Tester
Quality Assurance (QA) Testers ensure that a software product is free of bugs and defects. They write test cases, execute tests, and report defects to developers. They may also work with product managers to define acceptance criteria for a software product.
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Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for defining the vision, roadmap, and features of a software product. They work with engineers, designers, and marketing to ensure that a product meets the needs of its users.
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Technical Writer
Technical Writers create documentation for software products. This documentation may include user manuals, release notes, and tutorials. They work with engineers and product managers to ensure that the documentation is accurate and easy to understand.
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Computer Scientist
Computer Scientists research and develop new computing technologies. They work on a variety of projects, including developing new algorithms, designing new programming languages, and building new computer systems. They may also work on applications of computer science, such as artificial intelligence, data mining, and computer graphics.
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Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve problems. They work with data to find patterns, build models, and make predictions. They may also work on developing new data analysis techniques and tools.
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Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers build and deploy machine learning models. They work with data scientists to identify the right machine learning algorithms for a problem, and then they build and train the models.
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Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Creating Accessibility-friendly Applications.
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The Golf Fanatic's Guide to Hawaii
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Provides detailed guidance on how to design and develop accessible digital content, including websites, e-learning courses, and documents.
The Golf Fanatic's Guide to Hawaii
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The Golf Fanatic's Guide to Hawaii
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Universal Design for Web Applications
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Covers the principles of inclusive design and how to implement them in web development, with a focus on accessibility for people with disabilities.
Universal Design for Web Applications: Web...
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Universal Design for Web Applications: Web...
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Constructing Accessible Web Sites
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Introduces the fundamentals of web accessibility, including legal requirements and best practices for making websites accessible to people with disabilities.
Constructing Accessible Web Sites
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Access by Design
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Provides guidance on how to write accessible JavaScript code, including how to use ARIA attributes and keyboard navigation.
Access By Design: A Guide To Universal Usability...
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Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite...
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Focuses on the accessibility features of mobile devices, including iOS and Android, and provides guidance on how to develop accessible mobile apps.
Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite...
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Literacy in Australia, Print and Interactive E-Text
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Provides a comprehensive guide to accessibility in libraries, including legal requirements, best practices, and case studies.
Literacy in Australia: Pedagogies for Engagement
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Adobe Acrobat XI Classroom in a Book
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Provides detailed instructions on how to create accessible PDFs, including how to add metadata, tags, and alternative text.
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Advanced
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Instructor
Anthony Alampi
Language
English
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Teaches essential accessibility concepts, including color blindness compatibility
Develops accessible application designs for screen readers
Provides hands-on practice with screen reader navigation within applications
Taught by an industry expert with experience in accessibility
Part of a series on Android development, offering comprehensive coverage
Requires knowledge of Kotlin, limiting accessibility to some learners
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