"Principles of Accessible Design" 

This webinar was presented by Michael Young RGD as part of RGD's Webinar Program, which provides virtual, professional development content to RGD Members as presented by a variety of design industry professionals and related experts.

Michael's webinar (with his slides) was recorded so that it might be used as a possible aid for candidates preparing for the Accessibility Section of the Online Test.

1. Why is it important to make all web functionality fully accessible from a keyboard?

(a) People with limited fine motor control may have challenges without this.

(b) Many assistive technologies rely exclusively on keyboard functionality.

(c) Discouraging mouse input methods puts everyone on a level playing field.

(d) Keyboard access allows for faster navigation to website information.

Correct Answer: (a)

2. When creating an accessible website, to address the needs of those with hearing loss, it is a good strategy to include which of the following?

(a) A video of an expert using American Sign Language to translate any audio materials.

(b) A written transcript or captions for all video and audio content.

(c) A strategy to only include written content on the site.

(d) A link to another site with content modified for this audience.

Correct Answer: (b)