Introduction to Developing Custom Components with ARIA

ARIA can be difficult to understand and learn, but it is absolutely essential in order to provide a rich and interactive experience on the web. Gain the skills and knowledge of the core principles that will guide you to develop your own accessible components using ARIA.

ARIA can be difficult to understand and learn, but it is absolutely essential in order to provide a rich and interactive experience on the web. In this course, Introduction to Developing Custom Components with ARIA, you’ll learn foundational knowledge to build accessible interactive components using ARIA. First, you’ll explore important resources essential to guiding you as you engineer your custom components. Next, you’ll learn about the 5 rules of ARIA and the 3 things that all interactive components must provide. Finally, you’ll discover how to build an expandable component and a menu button as practical examples. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the core principles that will guide you to develop your own accessible components using ARIA in order to ensure a good experience for everyone.

• Course Overview 2mins
• Getting Started: Intro to ARIA 21mins
• Building an Expandandable Component 20mins
• Providing Actions with a Menu Button 31mins
• Testing Menu Buttons with Assistive Technologies 13mins