Introduction to Digital Accessibility
An on-demand course that will provide you with foundational knowledge about disability and digital accessibility.
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.
Increase your awareness about what accessibility is, and learn about legislation and guidelines in Australia, including the WCAG standards.
Learn about different kinds of disabilities and how they impact individuals when accessing digital content.
Recognise assistive technologies, and hear from people with disabilities about what these technologies do.
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Equipment, access and help
Welcome and course overview
1.1 What is disability?
1.2 What is accessibility?
1.3 The benefits of accessibility
1.4 The Persona Spectrum
1.5 Standards and legislation in Australia
Chapter 1 Revision Quiz
2.1 Assistive technology and screen reader overview
2.2 Screen magnification overview
2.3 Keyboard-input overview
2.4 Assistive technology by functional group
Chapter 2 Revision Quiz
Wrap-up and next steps
Course Handout and References
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...
Read MoreFully 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!
Read LessAround 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.
Read LessThis 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.
Read LessA 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.
Read LessLearn what alt-text is, why it matters, and how it impacts your users. Be guided on how to write alt-text that conveys context, purpose, and emotion, and practice your writing techniques with the help of examples and quizzes.
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