Accessibility & Inclusive Design Fundamentals
Learn essential principles of accessibility and inclusive design for creating more inclusive digital experiences.
Learn essential principles of accessibility and inclusive design for creating more inclusive digital experiences.
This course introduces fundamental principles of accessibility and inclusive design, preparing learners for further study in the field. It covers major disability types, assistive technologies, legal landscapes, universal design principles, and accessible digital content creation. Through expert insights and hands-on activities, students gain practical skills in making digital materials more accessible across various formats.
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What you'll learn
Understand major types of disabilities and related assistive technologies
Explore key accessibility legislation and workplace considerations
Learn the principles of universal design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Develop skills in creating accessible digital content across various formats
Gain practical experience in evaluating and improving digital accessibility
Understand the importance of inclusive design in technology and education
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This course includes:
3 Hours PreRecorded video
7 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces learners to the essential principles of accessibility and inclusive design. It covers a wide range of topics including major disability types, assistive technologies, legal frameworks, universal design concepts, and techniques for creating accessible digital content. Through a combination of expert lectures, firsthand perspectives, and practical assignments, students develop a solid foundation in accessibility practices applicable to various digital formats and platforms. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, enabling participants to apply accessibility principles to common digital materials like documents, presentations, and web content.
Course Orientation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Understanding Disability and Assistive Technology
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Legal Landscape and the Workplace
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Universal Design
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Accessible Digital Materials
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Assistant Director for Teaching & Learning Experiences
Dr. Marc Thompson is the Assistant Director for Teaching & Learning Experiences at the University of Illinois, and Program Director for the Information Accessibility Design & Policy (IADP) program offered through the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Thompson also co-teaches for the Information Accessibility Design & Policy program.
Sr. Director, Learning Research & Accessibility
Dr. Tania Heap is the Senior Director of Learning Research and Accessibility in the Center for Learning Experimentation, Application, and Research (CLEAR) at the University of North Texas (UNT). She was previously an Instructional Design Coordinator based in the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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