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Months 1-2

It the first 1 to 2 Months, I want to:

  • Deepen Accessibility Legislation Knowledge by studying:

    • WCAG 2.1
    • [-] WCAG 2.2
    • [-] the Equality Act 2010,
    • [-] Disability Discrimination Act 1995
    • [-] Public Sector Accessibility Regulations 2018.

  • Follow government resources (e.g., GOV.UK Accessibility).

  • Gain Hands-On Experience with Assistive Technologies:

    • Experiment with screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
    • Try tools like Dragon NaturallySpeaking (speech-to-text) and ZoomText (magnification software).
    • Watch videos of users with disabilities navigating websites.

  • Identify Common Accessibility Issues Beyond What You Know:

    • Read through case studies and real-world accessibility audits.
    • Engage with resources like WebAIM and Deque University to expand your understanding.
    • Learn about ARIA roles and semantic HTML for accessibility.

  • [-] Shadow an Experienced Accessibility Specialist (if possible)

    • [-] Observe how they perform audits, document findings, and advise teams.
    • [-] Ask about best practices for presenting accessibility concerns.

  • [-] Taking notes on key points and how they apply to your work.