What you'll learn

Build the foundations for understanding why digital accessibility is necessary today and into the future. The course includes short videos, text content, additional resources and quiz questions.

  • Understanding digital accessibility

    Increase your awareness about what accessibility is, and learn about legislation and guidelines in Australia, including the WCAG standards.

  • Insight into disabilities

    Learn about different kinds of disabilities and how they impact individuals when accessing digital content.

  • Assistive technologies

    Recognise assistive technologies, and hear from people with disabilities about what these technologies do.

Course curriculum

    1. Hello!

    2. Equipment, access and help

    3. Welcome and course overview

    1. 1.1 What is disability?

    2. 1.2 What is accessibility?

    3. 1.3 The benefits of accessibility

    4. 1.4 The Persona Spectrum

    5. 1.5 Standards and legislation in Australia

    6. Chapter 1 Revision Quiz

    1. 2.1 Assistive technology and screen reader overview

    2. 2.2 Screen magnification overview

    3. 2.3 Keyboard-input overview

    4. 2.4 Assistive technology by functional group

    5. Chapter 2 Revision Quiz

    1. Wrap-up and next steps

    2. Course Handout and References

About this course

  • Free
  • 52 minutes watch time
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Certificate upon completion

Reviews from our students

5 star rating

An excellent resource to get your team started

Jane Mitchell

Fully appreciate that this was a short training. It helped me gain awareness of types of assistive technologies, but also loved how the information was presented on how design extends to temporary or situational impairment. Am making sure my lear...

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Fully appreciate that this was a short training. It helped me gain awareness of types of assistive technologies, but also loved how the information was presented on how design extends to temporary or situational impairment. Am making sure my learning design team all complete the course - Thank you!

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5 star rating

Anyone in Business - its a must

Sara Millar

Around an hour to get an insight as to how you can set up your business websites to be more inclusive for all. I learnt quite a lot and will be adjusting my website to reflect what I have learnt here.

Around an hour to get an insight as to how you can set up your business websites to be more inclusive for all. I learnt quite a lot and will be adjusting my website to reflect what I have learnt here.

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5 star rating

Very Informative/Easy to follow

Rachael Ramsdale

This course was very informative and easy to follow. It gives a great overview and really helps to educate on how important and useful digital accessibility is for everyone.

This course was very informative and easy to follow. It gives a great overview and really helps to educate on how important and useful digital accessibility is for everyone.

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5 star rating

Introduction to Digital Accessibility

Sach Giacomello

A great introductry resource, that's clearly presented, well paced and features diverse lived experience from members of community.

A great introductry resource, that's clearly presented, well paced and features diverse lived experience from members of community.

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Why digital accessibility matters

  • Legal and Ethical

    Organisations have legal responsibilities to provide accessible digital experiences. It’s also an ethical imperative to consider the diverse needs of users.

  • Inclusion

    Digital accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, can access and engage with online content.

  • Business impact

    When content is accessible, it is more discoverable by search engines, expands your audience, and fosters brand trust and loyalty.

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