Camp Tech Podcast With Avery Swartz

On today's episode, my guest and I discuss the often overlooked issue of website accessibility. Returning guest Linn Oyen Farley is a Web Developer and Designer, who is not only a fellow Camp Tech instructor, but also someone with whom I’ve created websites.   Accessibility is an issue that can be overlooked when developing websites. Linn and I explain what web accessibility is, the technology that increases accessibility, and where that technology is headed in the future. If you are developing a website, it is always important to consider how different types of people will be able to access your content. Listen in as we explain accessibility and some strategies for making the web open to all.   Episode Highlights:   What does “Accessibility” mean in terms of the web?  Barriers to accessing online content  Technology that enables accessibility  The parties responsible for making the web more accessible  Legislation of accessibility  Ways to detect potential accessibility issues on your website  Screen