Tag: blind
HTML5 video accessibility and the WebVTT file format – Audio Described
An introduction into the WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) file format and how it is used to provide captions, subtitles and text video descriptions for HTML5 video. WebVTT is a simple line-based file format, which is currently in development at the WHATWG and under consideration for native implementation in the major browsers using the HTML5 element. The slides from this talk are available: html5videoguide.net This is the audio described version. For the original, see www.youtube.com
Google I/O 2011: Creating Accessible Interactive Web Apps using HTML5
Dominic Mazzoni, Rachel Shearer Providing a basic HTML site used to be the best way to make sure your content was accessible to all users. But times have changed, and now you can use HTML5 techniques to provide an experience that’s just as rich and interactive for people who use assistive technology. The emphasis of this talk will be on techniques that work today in the latest browser versions. Techniques covered will include proper use of ARIA along with focus management and keyboard navigation.