Developing an accessibility tool

Open
Shifting Shap3s Inc.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Employer
(1)
4
Project
Academic experience
180 hours of work total
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Software development
Skills
wcag2.0 assistive technology data analysis c++ (programming language) ruby (programming language) java (programming language) python (programming language) technical presentations agile project management presentation graphics
Details

The goal of the project is to develop an accessibility tool for online evaluation of accessibility compliance. The aim is to create a user-friendly tool that can evaluate websites, PDFs, or forms for accessibility compliance. This tool will be hosted on our sister's website for marketing and value-providing purposes.


Deliverables

Learner Expectations:

1. Research and understand the existing accessibility evaluation tools available online.

2. Develop a plan for the design and functionality of the accessibility tool.

3. Create the accessibility tool based on the chosen scope (evaluating websites, PDFs, or forms).

4. Test and refine the tool to ensure its user-friendliness, accuracy, and effectiveness.

5. Prepare documentation and guidelines for using the accessibility tool.

Mentorship
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

About the company

Company
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Manufacturing, Technology, Advanced manufacturing
Representation
Women-Owned Small Business Sustainable/green

We're a early stage startup working toward social and environmental justice.
Our mission is to offer user-centric solutions that make a strong contribution to the economi growth of different communities around the world.
We aim to stand for outstanding user-experience, sustainable design, inclusion, and collaboration, and for creating an atmosphere where everyone, including the team, customers, and collaborators feels engaged and valued.