Web Page Testing with JAWS

Learn to use JAWS® screen reading software to test Web pages and other HTML or PDF documents for accessibility and usability. This two-day hands-on workshop is designed for Web page authors, Web masters, accessibility testers, and anyone else who is interested in learning how JAWS can be used to test and validate accessible Web page design.

Emphasis is placed on being able to use JAWS to gather information from the visual appearance of Web pages as well as from the virtual HTML environment, where some text and attributes may not be visible on the screen.

Equal emphasis is placed on testing for usability, and not just accessibility.

This workshop can also be hosted at your location. For more information, contact training_info at FreedomScientific.com.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

Day One

Introduction and objectives
JAWS reading commands and cursors used by JAWS
Selecting text, cut, copy, and paste using the keyboard
The Adjust JAWS Options dialog box
The JAWS HTML Options dialog box
Navigation Quick Keys and access keys on Web pages
JAWS list of links and list of headings
Languages on the Web
PlaceMarkers
Tables

Day Two

Forms
Custom labels and personalized settings
Using JAWS to test HTML code
W3C/WAI quick tips for creating accessible Web pages
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG)
Section 508 and accessibility vs. usability
Common HTML attributes used by screen readers
Accessible but usable?
Changing JAWS settings, temporary and permanent
Reviewing Web sites in real time