November 20, 2020 in Learn
WCAG 1.2: Time-based Media
The second WCAG Guideline, Time-based Media, is part of the Perceivable principle and covers providing alternatives for audio and video content. Accessible Podcasts A text transcript can make audio-only content like a podcast accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing users, as…
October 6, 2020 in Learn
WCAG 1.1: Text Alternatives
The first WCAG Guideline, Text Alternatives, is part of the Perceivable principle. The guideline states Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols,…
September 10, 2020 in Learn
Introducing the WCAG Principles
In my introductory blog post on Accessibility , I mentioned that the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is broken up into four accessibility principles: Perceivable Operable Understandable Robust These four principles are then divided into thirteen accessibility guidelines. Each WCAG…
July 30, 2020 in Learn
Web Accessibility: An Introduction
Throughout my career as a web design and development educator, I’ve noticed a consistent lack of attention paid to Accessibility principles in both college and bootcamp curriculum. The results of a 2018 WebAIM global survey of web accessibility practitioners was…
August 9, 2017 in Learn
The Lowdown on Becoming a Developer
If you’re searching for a new career path and you’ve heard that the tech industry has a staggering number of jobs available, then you’ve heard correctly. In fact, economic research by Glassdoor into the value of unfilled U.S. jobs estimated that there…
June 26, 2017 in Treehouse News
What’s New on the Blog
Each week we publish new content for you here on the blog. From free tutorials and helpful coding tips to student success stories and tech industry news and insights, the Treehouse team is here to give you a weekly dose of…
June 20, 2017 in Learn
Why Developers Should Focus on Accessibility
For the majority of you reading this, a world without technology is now unimaginable. It’s at the forefront of our personal lives, essential in our work lives and supports us – in ways we no longer notice – in our…
March 13, 2017 in Learn
Diversity, AI and Accessibility at SXSW Interactive
It’s been another fantastic few days of SXSW Interactive, and as a team we’ve been inspired and fascinated by all we’ve seen. We’ll be sharing more of the takeaways with you soon, but in the meantime here are a few…
March 9, 2017 in Treehouse News
New & Upcoming Course Highlights: Web Accessibility, iOS, Rails & Java
Every week, new courses and workshops are published to the growing Treehouse Library! Here’s a short list of what we’ve added recently, upcoming course highlights, and our weekly video update of What’s New at Treehouse. Start learning to code today with a free…
November 29, 2016 in Treehouse News
Announcing the Treehouse Scholarship Program for Nonprofits
Treehouse brings affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. Each and every member of the Treehouse team is here because we believe in our Mission. It’s what keeps us…
November 28, 2014 in Learn
How to Design for Accessibility
It’s the day after Thanksgiving so we know that all you really want to do is sit and watch a lovely free talk on “Designing for Accessibility” presented by Alastair Campbell and recorded at Generate, London 2014. So here you…
February 14, 2012 in Learn
Free Video: Getting Started with Accessibility
In this 5 minute video, you’ll gain a broad understanding of accessibility and learn about its place in web design and development. This video is from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site with hundreds of short videos on topics like ……