WHAT IS TAB ALL ABOUT?

This two-week remote course is for youth between the ages of 14 and 22 who want to gain digital productivity and communication skills with screen reader software while also familiarizing themselves with WCAG accessibility standards. By completing this course, students will gain valuable skills in web accessibility, generative AI, and productivity tools such as Microsoft and Google apps, which are highly sought after by employers in various industries. This course encourages students toward independence and gainful employment through mentorship and acquisition of practical skills.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• JAWS and NVDA settings for accessibility testing
• Hypertext markup language (html) element semantics
• Creative screen reader interaction techniques for navigating desktop websites
• Written and verbal accessibility testing reporting
• Gmail and Google Calendar communication and event management
• Leveraging Chat GPT to accelerate productivity and independent learning
• Incorporating WCAG into accessibility testing to derive meaningful insights

PREREQUISITES

• You type at least 30 words per minute with at least 90% accuracy
• You use JAWS or NVDA on a regular basis
• You have your own Windows laptop or desktop
• You use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Firefox on a regular basis
• You use Microsoft Office or Google Workspace on a regular basis
• You produce written content with a high level of clarity
• You independently manage your own email communication