Adobe Flash CS3: Creating Accessible Flash Applications

Introduction

Accessibility Overview
Flash and Accessibility

Best Practices for Accessible Flash Design

Defining User Requirements
Technical Requirements
Key Concepts

Flash Basics

Overview of Flash Concepts
Overview of Flash Components

Flash Accessibility Concepts

Providing Text Equivalents
Providing Context
Controlling Reading Order
Controlling Animation
Ensuring Keyboard Access
Progressive Disclosure
Enabling Component Accessibility
Providing Captions.
Providing Control over Audio Playback
Using Colour
Supporting Users with Low Vision

Testing Flash Applications

Using Flash Tools
Additional Tools and Resources
Flash Accessibility Issues

Flash Progressive Enhancement

Examples

Making Flash Content Search Engine Accessible

Examples

Flash Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources

Course Information

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional allows designers and developers to create powerful web applications and with new features integrated into Adobe Flash Player 9 and the Adobe Flash CS3 Professional application, users of assistive technologies may now access this content. This one-day hands-on training course focuses on best practises available when creating Flash content. This course provides delegates with the skills required to design accessible Flash content, revise existing Flash applications and provide accessible alternatives.

Duration

1 Day

Cost

£375 (ex VAT)

Schedule

Course Dates

Prerequisites

This course is for designers and developers who want to learn how to create accessible Flash content.

Delegates should have attended the Adobe Flash CS3: Rich Content Creation course or have equivalent knowledge.

Additional Notes

Courses can be run on Windows and Macintosh platforms and tailored to meet customers' requirements. Courses run in Edinburgh, Glasgow and at client sites throughout the UK.

Exams

Certified Adobe Flash CS3 Exam

Course Files

N/A

Related Courses

Resources

Adobe Press