Accessibility Training

Web Accessibility Training at Mason

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act includes specific standards for ensuring web accessibility. You can learn to implement these standards through the following workshops, trainings, and courses:

• Visit the IT Training Website for listings of upcoming Trainings provided at Mason.
• Visit the Assistive Technology Initiative Training Website other AT related training.
• Specific workshops can be designed based upon need, level, and department by contacting the ATI Office. Some of these trainings discuss:
  • Document Accessibility
  • Accessible Web Development and Content
  • Web Accessibility Testing of your Webiste
  • Assistive Technology
  • Universal Design
• EDSE/EDIT 426 and 526 Web Accessibility and Design (Offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer B semesters)
• Mason SkillPort offers information on Dreamweaver and HTML Accessibility Code

Web Accessibility Training outside Mason

• The 508 Universe, from Section508.gov offers various trainings based upon background, responsibility and level
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)offers free classes throughout the year on various topics of Section 508
• The US Environmental Protection Agency offers free Web Accessibility and Usability courses - please refer to requirements before signing up

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