# Session title

A practical introduction to web accessibility

## Session URL

https://staging.webexpo.net/sessions/a-practical-introduction-to-web-accessibility/

## Session Type

WebExpo Workshop

## Talk Description
Workshop summary
The internet is now an integral part of our daily lives, but unfortunately, websites can’t always be used by all users equally.

This half day workshop will introduce participants to the issues of web accessibility and show them the importance of accessibility, its benefits, and why it should be a part of any development project. The core of the workshop will focus on how to test accessibility and most importantly, how to solve the most common problems.

You’ll learn all the fundamental basics for creating accessible websites and suggestions for further education in this area.
What will the attendees learn?

 	What accessibility is and why it’s important
 	How to test accessibility
 	How to develop a website so that it’s usable for most users
 	How to solve the most common web accessibility problems

Who is the workshop for?
Frontend developers of all levels who want to improve the accessibility of their projects.
What are the attendee requirements?
Knowledge of HTML and CSS, basic knowledge of JavaScript, and your own laptop.
## Tags

Frontend Dev

## Session Focused on

Web Development: 100%, Design & UX: 20%, Marketing: 0%, Business: 20%

## Session Presenter

Tomáš Pustelník

## Session Presenter Bio

Tomáš is a self-taught front-end engineer with over 10 years of experience building web apps. He is a huge advocate for HTML, CSS, and accessibility and currently spends most of his time with React. Both at work and on personal projects, he constantly looks for ways to improve his skills and write better software. Tomáš also shares what he’s learned about software engineering on his blog and social media.

## Session Details

### Date



### Duration

 Minutes

### Specific Location

NN Digital Hub

### General Localtion

Lucerna Palace, Prague, Czech Republic