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  • Mastering Accessibility Program

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    Mastering Accessibility Program 


    Accessibility skills are increasingly in demand.

    This program of courses is designed to provide you with a clear path to mastering digital accessibility.

    We've designed it so you can apply what you learn as you go. 

    Once you've got to grips with the basics, we've tailored it so that you can focus in on your specialty: whether that's scoping a project plan to include time for creating inclusive materials, designing those materials, or diving into the codebase to build in accessibility when you start coding a new interface.

    We'll start by reviewing the different models, or definitions of disability. Then, we'll cover the core principles of digital accessibility as defined in some of the key international and national standards.  We'll review how to apply these practically by considering frameworks like Universal Design and Design thinking.  

    Finally, you then get to choose your focus depending on your role! So, if you're a developer you can take a deep dive into the considerations for your codebase. If you're a designer or content producer, you can explore how to create content which provides and equitable experience for all your users.

    With this you can build your accessibility skills and immediately apply what you learn in practice.  Not only will you gain a deeper understanding about general accessibility topics, but you will also learn more about disabilities, assistive technology and how to implement technology to assist persons of all abilities. 

    The material for this foundational course, was assembled from many sources, with the main contributors, Microsoft, w3C and the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.


    What You Will Learn:

    Key Objectives:


    1. What is digital accessibility and why is it beneficial?
    2. What are disabilities, their barriers and accommodations?
    3. Accessibility in Practice.



    Upon completion of the course, you will receive the I AM ACCESSIBLE! badge. You can share this badge on your social media and as part of your email signature to display that you are indeed, accessible.

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    So, without any further delay, let’s start to become more accessible.

    The passing score for this course is 80%.


  • What is accessibility?

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    In this topic you will learn:

    1. What is accessibility?
    2. Universal design and the seven principles.
    3. Accessibility for built environments
    4. Digital accessibility
    5. Introduction to the IAAP

  • What are Disabilities?

    What are Disabilities?

    In this topic you will learn:

    1. What the different types of disabilities are.
    2. Barriers for those disabilities.
    3. Accommodations and Assistive technologies.

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      Disabilities Book
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      What are Disabilities Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Disabilities is marked complete

  • Accessibility In Practice


    Accessibility In Practice

    In this topic you will learn:

    1. Making your text accessible.
    2. Making your images accessible.
    3. Making your audio accessible.
    4. Making your video accessible.
    5. Making your social media accessible.


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      Accessibility in Practice Book
      Not available unless: The activity What are Disabilities Quiz is marked complete
    • Quiz icon
      Accessibility in Practice Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Accessibility in Practice is marked complete

  • Final Exam

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      Accessibility Fundamentals Exam Quiz

      Final Exam on the combined 3 topics. 34 Questions.

      You have 10 attempts and your highest grade wil be considered..

      Good Luck!

      Not available unless: The activity Accessibility in Practice Quiz is complete and passed

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