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ARIA explained

Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA): often regarded as dark magic and very hard to understand. But is it? Let us demystify ARIA for you, explain how ARIA works and how to use it properly. So you can help people using assistive technology understand and operate your website better.

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a powerful toolset for building accessible web experiences, but many developers struggle to use it effectively. This course provides a hands-on approach to mastering ARIA and creating websites that work for everyone.

This course will give you a solid foundation in ARIA. You’ll understand its purpose, benefits, and best practices. You’ll gain practical experience applying key ARIA attributes like aria-label, aria-hidden, aria-labelledby, and aria-describedby. You’ll learn to confidently select and implement ARIA roles, properties, and values, and gain insights into the accessibility tree and how it influences screen reader behavior. We’ll cover essential skills for handling dynamic content and user interactions with ARIA. You’ll learn to create accessible forms and provide effective feedback for screen reader users. And finally, you’ll master proven techniques for researching and choosing the right ARIA components.

Ready to put ARIA into practice? Enrol now and become an accessibility champion!

What you'll learn about ARIA

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Meet your trainer

Rian Rietveld

Rian Rietveld is an authority in the field of web accessibility. For many years now, she has performed accessibility audits and shared her knowledge and skills by providing training for developers, website owners, and website editors.

Reviews

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  • Dominic Bärtschi gave 5 out of 5 stars

    The masterclass was very insightful and full of real life examples, which brings across a highly technical topic very comprehensible. Also, Rian's experience and expertise in this field is remarkable.

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