In This Course You Will

• Explore the CLF 2.0 Standards for Accessible Web Design
• Explore the differences between HTML and XHTML (1.0 and 1.1)
• Review the syntax and semantics of CSS 2.1
• Build forms that work for all visitors – even screen readers
• Use EMCAScript (JavaScript) to access and update CSS 2.1 declarations
• Ensure CLF 2.0 compliance for WEB 2.0 UI design
• Format printed material using CSS according to CLF 2.0 specifications
• Create Accessible CSS-based Image Maps with dynamic Tool Tips
• Develop Remote Procedure Calls with AJAX
• Parse JSON and XML documents with ECMAScript
• Embed Flash, Silverlight and JavaScript objects in a CLF 2.0 compliant environment

Course Benefits
Common Look and Feel 2.0 (CLF 2.0) is the Government of Canada’s official interpretation of a growing International movement toward accessible Web design. The deadline for compliance with CLF 2.0 was December 31, 2008. This hands-on course provides the essential skills necessary to develop, deploy and support accessible Web sites that comply with the CLF 2.0 specifications for Federal Web Content. You will examine and develop a Web site using XHTML1.0 Strict syntax, coupled with CSS 2.1 and ECMAScript (JavaScript). Learn how to create accessible forms, accommodate screen readers, control printed output, all while ensuring the graceful degradation of your site into an accessible linear layout with full access to the content. You will learn how to incorporate AJAX into an accessible environment.

Who Should Attend
Web developers, graphic designers, Web designers and project managers working for the Federal Government of Canada or who anticipate working on a project with the Federal Government of Canada. A basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is assumed but not required.

Hands-On Training
Hands-on exercises provide experience creating and testing accessible Web design:

• Transitioning from HTML Tables to CSS Positioning and Floating containers
• Replacing CSS container content with enhanced rich media after the page has fully rendered
• Ensuring all content is available in the linear layout of a degraded document
• Adding interactive functionality with CSS and ECMAScript tooltips
• Performing Remote Procedure Calls with AJAX
• Controlling what is printed when a user prints a CSS-based document
• Ensuring Federal Content and Branding regulations are followed

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