Digital Accessibility 101: Start your accessibility journey

Upcoming Training

Join us for our upcoming session on 11 February.

Cost: $49.50 +Booking Fee.

What you get

• Learn the fundamentals of Digital Accessibility
• Instructor-led session; learn from an experienced accessibility expert
• Engage with instructor and participants via chat, if you choose (participation not required)
• Downloadable resources to keep
• Learn how you can start making a difference in your role today

About the Course

Learn about digital accessibility from the ground up. Whether you’re new to accessibility, need a refresh, or just interested in learning new skills and making a difference, this training is a great opportunity to learn something new. Learn the incredible impact digital accessibility has and how it benefits everyone.

Course details

This practical, beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of digital accessibility. You'll gain an understanding of what accessibility means, why it matters, and how everyone in an organisation plays a part. You will explore different types of disability and how people use assistive technologies to navigate digital environments such as websites and apps.

The course also explores essential guidelines and standards (like WCAG), common accessibility barriers, and tools and techniques to help avoid them, setting you up with the foundational knowledge needed to take action and know what to look for.

Whether you're just getting started or want to strengthen your organisation’s commitment to inclusion, this training is a perfect first step.

Topics

• Foundations: What is Digital Accessibility?
• Assistive and adaptive technology – what it is and how people use it
• Introduction to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the POUR principles.
• Common accessibility principles and issues
• Practical ways to prevent accessibility barriers
• Legal and regulatory landscape in Australia, including recent developments
• Organisational case study and suggested next steps

What You'll Learn

At the completion of this course, individuals will: 

• Understand the core principles of digital accessibility
• Recognise different types of disability and the assistive technologies people use
• Be familiar with WCAG and how it applies to digital content
• Identify common accessibility issues and know how to avoid them
• Gain awareness of the legal obligations and the broader social impact of inclusive design

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals or teams new to digital accessibility
• Anyone working in digital roles - design, development, content, communications, or project management
• Diversity and inclusion teams aiming to improve digital inclusion
• Anyone wanting a clear, confident starting point in accessibility

Duration

Estimated time 2 hours.