Web Accessibility Study Group

Greetings and welcome to the Web Accessibility Study Group! <br>

Here is the youtube video of the live info session going over all the information found in this repo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQiqL0HqsI&t=812s

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<br> <h2>About Our Study Group</h2>

<h3>What is the Web Accessibility Study Group?</h3> This is a study group for individuals who would like support and community as they learn web accessibility topics. The group follows a study guide outlining topics from web accessibility fundamentals to Javascript ARIA widgets. <h3> Where and When We Meet</h3> When:

• The second Thursdays in between 4PM EST and 630pm EST for study session.
• The first cohort for the 8 week study group covering Web Accessibility Fundamentals for the IAAP CPACC has finished, live stream recordings can be found on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLsW30U_WCtctxoZz-lRF7O9wIcUl34g0

Where:

• Twitch Live Stream for 1 - 3 hours

• Youtube for the replays a few days after the live stream

• Discord (check the our Welcome and Introductions Page for instructions on how to gain access)

<h3> Who it's for:</h3>

• Web developers who want to learn more about Web Accessibility and how to build inclusive, human centered web applications
• Web accessibility professionals interested in a refresh or learning community
• Individuals studying for the following certifications:
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Trusted Tester Certification
  • The International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) certifications including the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
• Web accessibility professionals interested in mentoring or helping members by:
  • Leading or facilitating the learning of a topic during live streams via co streaming a study session on twitch with @africakenyah
  • Helping out in the chat with questions members may have during live streams or on Discord/ Github discussions

<h2> Prerequisites</h2> <b>First, please join us officially</b> by going to our discussions page and introducing yourself!

Welcome and Introductions Page <br><br>

<h2> Web Accessibility Group Study Outline Material</h2>

Below is the material we will be using as we study weekly to supplement the above study guide:<br>

• If you are not familiar with the WAS or CPACC please read the "About" material linked below. <br>

• The "Body of Knowledge" is the official documentation for that topic ranging from 102 pages for the CPACC and 42 pages for the WAS. <br>

• If you'd like to learn more about the IAAP which is the association that holds these certifications check out IAAP

<h4>Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)</h4>

About the CPACC <br>

Study Outline <br>

CPACC Body of Knowledge <br>

Sample exam questions <bR>

<h4>Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)</h4>

About the WAS <br>

Study Outline <br>

WAS Body of Knowledge <br>

Sample exam questions <br>

<h4> DHS Trusted Tester</h4>

About the DHS Trusted Tester

<h2>DISCLAIMER</h2> <h3>This is not a structured accessibility learning course, it is a study group</h3> This is a study group for newbies and professionals who would like to get together to study accessibility topics. While @africakenyah feels confident in her skills in accessibility testing, she does not have a lot of experience shipping accessible code. We will be learning and studying those concepts together, building things that may or may not work. If you are interested in learning in a casual, low stakes environment with other accessibility enthusiasts, this is the right place. If you are interested in a structured web accessibility course, this is not a good fit. <h3>Members can join the livestream via video as a guest on twitch!</h3> We will be streaming weekly on twitch, sharing concepts and live coding accessible elements. While @africakenyah will be the one streaming, others in the study group can join the stream via video as a co-streamer on any week. Co- streamers can choose to teach the group a concept, ask questions, or just turn their camera on and study silently. Alternatively (and highly encouraged), <b>accessibility professionals with experience can request to lead the study group and give clarity on the subjects we are learning for the week</b>. A calendly calendar will be created for members to sign up for co streaming any of the upcoming weeks. The twitch chat will always be available for communication to those who prefer to chat and watch only. <h3>We will meet monthly, but life happens</h3> While the intent is to meet every month and hold ourselves accountable to that, life happens. There may be weeks we do not meet on twitch. However, the discord will always be available for members to chat and meet for silent study or discussion at their discretion.