Web/Mobile App Accessibility for Tertiary Students

Date: 25 November 2020 (Wednesday)
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Online via Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 963 2721 0872
Passcode: 4v313d
Title: Web/Mobile App Accessibility for Tertiary Students
Speakers:

• Ms Ivy Sit, Assistant Systems Manager (Web and Mobile App Accessibility Support Team), Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO)
• Mr Derrick Yuen, Project Manager (i.hk Project Operation Department), Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC)

Abstract:

The web is a predominant channel for disseminating information and providing services to the public. Its usefulness will be greatly enhanced if the contents are accessible by the widest possible audience, including persons with disabilities. This seminar aims to share with the participants the importance of web/mobile app accessibility, common pitfalls, international standards, as well as best practices and related skills for making mobile applications and websites accessible.