Digital Accessibility 101

This course will cover the fundamentals of digital accessibility, types of disability and assistive technologies that people use to interact with websites and apps, the laws, standards and guidelines that relate to digital accessibility, and the benefits of creating accessible digital products and content. Attendees will also gain insights on how accessibility can be achieved, and how and where to get started.

This course is suitable for organisations at any phase of their accessibility journey as the course will help individuals gain or refresh their high-level understanding of what digital accessibility is, why it is important, and how to get started. 

Topics

• What is Digital Accessibility?
• Types of disability and assistive technology
• Laws, standards, and guidelines 
• Benefits of accessibility 
• How organisations make accessible products and services
• Useful tools and resources

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course individuals will: 

• Understand what digital accessibility is
• Know different types of disability and assistive technologies in use today
• Understand the related laws, standards, and guidelines 
• See the wide and broad benefits of accessibility 
• Understand how accessibility is achieved and where to start

Target Audience 

This training is designed for individuals or teams who are new to accessibility or need a refresher to the fundamentals of digital accessibility and would suit anyone working in digital industries. 

Duration

Estimated time 2 hours.