Preferred learners
- Canada
- Academic experience
Categories
Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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We would like our existing website to be revamped/redesigned for our organization with a professional eye to look more modern, accessibility-compliant, utilize more traffic, marketable, ensure it has an effective user experience for people with disabilities, and help integrate e-commerce via online courses.
Student/s should be prepared to:
- Create a design proposal including mockups for our company's review.
- Demontrate the advanced knowledge and skills in website accessibility compliance based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, 2.1 (WCAG 2.1 AA).
- Work on SEO aspects of the website, to help insure the highest interactivity.
- Provide training on updating and maintaining the site.
NOTE: Current images and videos will be provided. Also, the student will be given strict access to Adobe Stock to include additional images which will complement the website.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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Redesign/revamp our website, with our assistance in providing content and copy, using a different Wordpress theme (i.e., confirmed).
- Identifying key areas of our current website and what areas of focus that would return the best results in a redesign.
- Evaluating our website from a technical and usability standpoint and will give us a brief overview about its current state.
- Pitch to us design ideas that will form the website redesign. These should include branding colours and schemes, images and content into the design.
- Demonstrate proven advanced knowledge and skills of WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Efficient knowledge and use of various assistive tools/technology.
- Ensure it can be viewed on all browsers, a tablet, and be mobile-friendly (i.e., responsive design).
- Conduct accessibility testing to ensure quality assurance.
- Creating mock-ups of each webpage for approval.
- E-commerce…setup payment page. (i.e., How to Move and Charge for Course Online)
- Fixing any functionality issues.
- Making backup files of the site.
- What is the main goal for this project?
-
We would like our existing website to be revamped/redesigned for our organization with a professional eye to look more modern, accessibility-compliant, utilize more traffic, marketable, ensure it has an effective user experience for people with disabilities, and help integrate e-commerce via online courses.
Student/s should be prepared to:
- Create a design proposal including mockups for our company's review.
- Demontrate the advanced knowledge and skills in website accessibility compliance based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, 2.1 (WCAG 2.1 AA).
- Work on SEO aspects of the website, to help insure the highest interactivity.
- Provide training on updating and maintaining the site.
NOTE: Current images and videos will be provided. Also, the student will be given strict access to Adobe Stock to include additional images which will complement the website.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
-
Redesign/revamp our website, with our assistance in providing content and copy, using a different Wordpress theme (i.e., confirmed).
- Identifying key areas of our current website and what areas of focus that would return the best results in a redesign.
- Evaluating our website from a technical and usability standpoint and will give us a brief overview about its current state.
- Pitch to us design ideas that will form the website redesign. These should include branding colours and schemes, images and content into the design.
- Demonstrate proven advanced knowledge and skills of WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Efficient knowledge and use of various assistive tools/technology.
- Ensure it can be viewed on all browsers, a tablet, and be mobile-friendly (i.e., responsive design).
- Conduct accessibility testing to ensure quality assurance.
- Creating mock-ups of each webpage for approval.
- E-commerce…setup payment page. (i.e., How to Move and Charge for Course Online)
- Fixing any functionality issues.
- Making backup files of the site.
- How will you support learners in completing the project?
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Students will connect directly with the employer for mentorship and guidance throughout the project. Schedule to be confirmed between the employer and student(s).
Occasional progress meetings will take place where adjustments to the students' tasks and duties can be made as needed.
Preference to connect and follow-up video conference (i.e., Zoom).
Note: A screen reader may be shared in order to conduct accessibility testing / quality assurance (i.e., JAWS).
FYI: Resources have been attached to ensure WCAG 2.1 AA (i.e., checklist, cheat sheet, WordPress Accessibility plug-ins, list of accessibility testing tools, links to official sites containing the legislations, etc.).
- What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?
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- Advanced skills using WordPress (i.e., Wordpress.ca)
- MUST have high level of knowledge and skills in web accessibility compliance (i.e., WCAG 2.1 AA)
- Knowledge of website functionality
- Ability to navigate and utilize backend webdevelopment tools and plug-ins (including accessibility plug-ins)
- Ability to work both independently and with the team
- Strong communication skills - verbal and written
- Good eye for detail
- Proficiency with content management software (WordPress CRM in particular, and maybe HubSpot)
- Creativity and strong innovative skills
- SEO optimization
- Application Integration (i.e., Calendly, HubSpot)
- E-commerce
- Knowledge of UX design principles
- Web accessibility testing with report
- BONUS: Software for design (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please also refer to the attached file.
About the company
- https://www.embrace2learn.com
- 0 - 1 employees
- Business services, Education, Human resources & recruitment
EMBRACE was founded in 2010 and incorporated in 2020 as EMBRACE 2 Learn Inc.
VISION:
Make Accessibility a Fundamental Part of an Inclusive Culture
MISSION:
Educate and prevent accessibility barriers to ensure all people with disabilities have the opportunities to continuously participate with no limitations and embrace their full potential.
Our services include compliance of accessibility legislation, digital accessibility, web accessibility assessments, accessible document remediation, curriculum development via an accessibility lens, workshops and webinars, and keynote speaking.
Our mandate is to build awareness, optimize accessibility and inclusion, ensure legislation is met, help companies reach an untapped target market of people with disabilitites, change mindsets, and gain a competitive edge.
“Products and services are not fully finished until EVERYONE can access them.” – Michelle Buckland
“Accessibility and inclusion is an asset; NOT a privilege!” – Michelle Buckland