WAVE Browser Extension learning objective:
Demonstrate how to install and use the WAVE browser extension to evaluate possible accessibility problems on a website.
In this unit you will learn how to install and use the WAVE browser extension through WebAIM to keep in mind the accessibility of web materials for different online learners. I have included a link for you to use the WAVE tool should you not have Firefox or Chrome, but I do expect you to understand the benefits of having the WAVE extension within your browser bar.
Website Resources:
WAVE Browser Extensions: https://wave.webaim.org/extension/
If you do NOT have Chrome or Firefox, you may use the following web WAVE tool: https://wave.webaim.org/
Infographic-Web Accessibility for Designers: https://accessibleweb.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/designers.png
Video Resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVnHnNoIVJc
Assignment Instructions:
Demonstrate how to install and use the WAVE browser extension to evaluate for possible accessibility problems using a website of your choice. Your demonstration can take the form of a blog post, video presentation, infographic, or power point presentation. Submissions are not limited to strictly text-based options, images will be considered as well.
Items to include in your demonstration:
- Which browser extension you used (Google or Firefox).
- What website you’re using for your demonstration and why you chose it.
- Tell us about what errors, features, or alerts arise as well as what suggestions WAVE provides for making the page more accessible.
- What do you think about the WAVE browser extension and could you see yourself using it in the future?