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Mastering Digital Accessibility; Strategies for Inclusive Design and Compliance

Mastering Digital Accessibility; Strategies for Inclusive Design and Compliance

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Mastering Digital Accessibility: Strategies for Inclusive Design and Compliance



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to create digitally accessible products and services that meet the needs of all users, including those with disabilities. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and Engaging: The course includes hands-on projects, quizzes, and gamification to ensure an engaging learning experience.
  • Comprehensive and Personalized: The course covers a wide range of topics related to digital accessibility, with personalized feedback and support from expert instructors.
  • Up-to-date and Practical: The course content is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in digital accessibility, with a focus on practical, real-world applications.
  • High-quality Content and Expert Instructors: The course is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in digital accessibility, and features high-quality content that is designed to be engaging and informative.
  • Certification and Flexible Learning: Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course, and can learn at their own pace with flexible, mobile-accessible content.
  • User-friendly and Community-driven: The course features a user-friendly interface and a community-driven approach, with opportunities for participants to connect with each other and with instructors.
  • Actionable Insights and Hands-on Projects: The course provides actionable insights and hands-on projects that allow participants to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical way.
  • Bite-sized Lessons and Lifetime Access: The course is divided into bite-sized lessons that can be completed at any time, with lifetime access to course content and materials.
  • Gamification and Progress Tracking: The course features gamification elements and progress tracking, allowing participants to monitor their progress and stay motivated.


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Accessibility

  • Defining Digital Accessibility: Understanding the concept of digital accessibility and its importance in creating inclusive products and services.
  • Benefits of Digital Accessibility: Exploring the benefits of digital accessibility, including improved user experience, increased accessibility, and enhanced reputation.
  • Overview of Accessibility Laws and Regulations: Understanding the laws and regulations that govern digital accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Union's Accessibility Act.

Module 2: Understanding Disability and Assistive Technology

  • Understanding Disability: Understanding the different types of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assistive Technology: Exploring the different types of assistive technology, including screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and closed captions.
  • Personas and User Profiles: Creating personas and user profiles to better understand the needs and preferences of users with disabilities.

Module 3: Web Accessibility Principles and Guidelines

  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): Understanding the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and how to apply them in practice.
  • Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR): Understanding the POUR principles and how to apply them in practice.
  • Accessibility Evaluation Tools: Using accessibility evaluation tools to identify and fix accessibility issues.

Module 4: Creating Accessible Content

  • Accessible Writing Style: Writing in an accessible style, including clear and concise language, headings, and summaries.
  • Image and Graphic Accessibility: Creating accessible images and graphics, including alt text, descriptive text, and high contrast colors.
  • Video and Audio Accessibility: Creating accessible videos and audio, including closed captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.

Module 5: Creating Accessible Forms and Interactions

  • Accessible Form Design: Designing accessible forms, including clear and concise labels, instructions, and error messages.
  • Keyboard-only Navigation: Ensuring that forms and interactions can be navigated using only a keyboard.
  • Accessible Error Handling: Handling errors in an accessible way, including clear and concise error messages and instructions.

Module 6: Mobile Accessibility

  • Mobile Accessibility Principles: Understanding the principles of mobile accessibility, including touch targets, gestures, and screen readers.
  • Mobile Accessibility Guidelines: Understanding the guidelines for mobile accessibility, including the Mobile Web Best Practices and the Android and iOS accessibility guidelines.
  • Mobile Accessibility Testing: Testing mobile accessibility, including using accessibility evaluation tools and conducting user testing.

Module 7: Accessibility Testing and Evaluation

  • Accessibility Testing Methods: Understanding the different methods for testing accessibility, including automated testing, manual testing, and user testing.
  • Accessibility Evaluation Tools: Using accessibility evaluation tools to identify and fix accessibility issues.
  • Creating an Accessibility Test Plan: Creating a test plan for accessibility, including identifying the scope, approach, and timeline for testing.

Module 8: Implementing Accessibility in Your Organization

  • Creating an Accessibility Policy: Creating an accessibility policy, including defining the scope, goals, and responsibilities for accessibility.
  • Establishing an Accessibility Team: Establishing an accessibility team, including defining roles and responsibilities and providing training and support.
  • Integrating Accessibility into Your Development Process: Integrating accessibility into your development process, including using accessibility evaluation tools and conducting user testing.

Module 9: Advanced Accessibility Topics

  • ARIA and Dynamic Content: Understanding ARIA and dynamic content, including how to create accessible dynamic content and how to use ARIA to enhance accessibility.
  • Single-Page Applications and Accessibility: Understanding the challenges and opportunities of single-page applications and accessibility, including how to create accessible single-page applications.
  • Machine Learning and Accessibility: Understanding the potential of machine learning to enhance accessibility, including how to use machine learning to improve image and speech recognition.

Module 10: Final Project and Course Wrap-up

  • Final Project: Completing a final project that demonstrates your understanding of digital accessibility principles and practices.
  • Course Wrap-up: Reviewing key takeaways from the course and discussing next steps for continued learning and professional development.
  • Certificate of Completion: Receiving a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.
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