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eLearning Course: “Accessibility Testing Techniques Using JAWS™ 6.2”

Course ID: #C508-03


Course Overview:

Three sample screenshots from the “Accessibility Testing Techniques Using JAWS™ 7.0 ” course. The screen shots are titled “Selecting Your JAWS Settings,” “What is Accessibility?” and “Why use a screen reader for accessibility testing.”

This course is geared toward the testing and development professional that wants to add an extra dimension to their accessibility testing processes. One of the major issue incorporating assistive technologies during accessibility testing is the lack of understanding about how to correctly use the product. If a tester does not fully understanding how to use assistive technology, then accessibility testing likely result in false positives or false negative results (i.e. Type One or Type Two errors). This course is designed for individuals who do not have a visual disability and it teaches participants how to effectively and efficiently use a the JAWS™ screen reader—a product specifically developed for individuals with visual disabilities—to test a variety of content elements.

Audience

Students taking this course should be well-versed in accessibility testing techniques. Students need to have JAWS 6.2™ and the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to effective utilize this course.

Details

  • Start Date & Availability: Courses available for 12 months after purchase date!
  • Course Seat Time: 4 Hours
  • Deployment: Self-study via Criterion 508 Solutions, Inc. Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Type: Distance Education – Online Self-Paced
  • Materials Provided:
    • Certificate of Completion
    • Supporting materials upon client request

Objectives:

  • Explain benefits and appropriate situations for using the JAWS™ screen reader during accessibility testing
  • Learn to modify JAWS™ settings to expedite testing and reduce auditory fatigue
  • Identify a variety of strategies for testing different web-based and PDF elements such as Frames, Links, Graphics, etc.

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