Web Accessibility and Inclusive UX: Build and Test Accessible Websites

Designing for the web means designing for everyone, yet accessibility is often overlooked in modern development. Creating inclusive digital experiences is not just a legal or ethical requirement—it is a fundamental aspect of high-quality user experience design. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of web accessibility, helping you transition from writing basic markup to engineering fully compliant, user-friendly interfaces. You will gain the confidence to integrate accessibility into every stage of your development workflow, from initial planning to testing. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and how they apply to modern web layouts. - Write semantic HTML and apply accessible rich internet applications (ARIA) attributes correctly to enhance screen reader navigation. - Apply modern CSS techniques to manage focus states and respect user preferences like reduced motion. - Design inclusive user interfaces with accessible color contrast, typography, and keyboard-navigable interactive elements. - Perform accessibility testing using modern automated auditing tools alongside manual keyboard and screen reader checks. The course begins with foundational concepts, definitions, and assistive technology basics before moving into practical HTML/CSS implementations and testing methodologies. You will read through clear explanations and structured code examples designed to build your practical skills step-by-step. This course is designed for beginner web developers, UI/UX designers, and content creators who want to build a solid foundation in digital inclusion. No prior experience with accessibility standards is required. Start reading today to build websites that everyone can navigate with ease.