Getting started in web development with Kelly Ford
Getting Started in Web Development
with Kelly Ford
Getting Started in Web Development with Kelly Ford
What you’ll learn in this course
What you’ll learn in this course
Who is this course for?
This course is for people with disabilities who want to get involved with developing technology and don’t know where to start. All you need is a bit of curiosity, comfort investigating why things work the way they do, and a desire to make things better.
Accessibility for web developers
You’ll become more comfortable with starting your own web development projects, and you’ll also learn about accessible web development. You’ll learn how to build projects that are accessible for all keystroke by keystroke with Kelly’s screen demonstrations. You’ll also get to see how Kelly works and listen to him navigate projects using his screen reader.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people with disabilities who want to get involved with developing technology and don’t know where to start. All you need is a bit of curiosity, comfort investigating why things work the way they do, and a desire to make things better.
Accessibility for web developers
You’ll become more comfortable with starting your own web development projects, and you’ll also learn about accessible web development. You’ll learn how to build projects that are accessible for all keystroke by keystroke with Kelly’s screen demonstrations. You’ll also get to see how Kelly works and listen to him navigate projects using his screen reader.
Meet your instructor Kelly Ford
Kelly, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, is a life-time assistive technology user and experienced accessibility engineer. Kelly shares his passion for digital accessibility and brings his professional experience in managing engineering teams to Fable Pathways.
Meet your instructor Kelly Ford
Kelly, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, is a life-time assistive technology user and experienced accessibility engineer. Kelly shares his passion for digital accessibility and brings his professional experience in managing engineering teams to Fable Pathways.
Other Fable Pathways Courses
Other Fable Pathways Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of Fable Pathways Web Development Course?
Fable Pathways courses are completely free (no hidden fees, we promise!).
Are pathways courses accessible?
We at Fable have worked hard to create an accessible learning management system. Fable Pathways courses have been extensively tested using assistive technologies including JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, screen magnification, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Eye Gaze. Customize your learning experience with closed captioning, transcripts, and adjustable video playback speeds.
Can I get a certificate after taking this course?
There are no certificates available at this time, but we are exploring certifications.
How can my business partner with Fable to create a course to help people with disabilities build skills for the tech sector?
We’d love to hear from you. Email community@makeitfable.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the courses?
Courses are anywhere between 1-2 hours. Each course consists of several modules, and you will be presented with both written and video content. Each module should take no more than 20 minutes to complete. You don’t have to finish the course in one sitting, you can learn at your own pace!
Is Fable Pathways completely free? How is it funded?
Fable has developed Pathways with the support of ServiceNow and MIT Solve, CCRW, and Microsoft.
Is it accessible?
We at Fable have worked hard to create an accessible learning management system. Pathways has been extensively tested using a number of assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, screen magnification, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Eye Gaze. Content is also provided in multiple modalities, such as video + transcripts.
Can I get a certificate?
There are no certificates available at this time, but we are exploring certifications.