This course introduces some of the fundamental principles of accessibility and prepares learners for further study in accessibility and inclusive design. Learners will have an opportunity to explore the major types of disabilities and related assistive technology and adaptive strategies, the most salient contours of the legal landscape, and the major principles that guide universal design and accessible content creation. Spotlight guest videos will highlight firsthand perspectives on disability, as well as topics like disability etiquette, universal design and universal design for learning, accommodation in higher education, campus accessibility policy, and accessibility in a corporate setting.
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An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbout this Course
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2 hours to complete
Course Orientation
2 hours to complete
1 video (Total 7 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Module 1: Understanding Disability and Assistive Technology
2 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 111 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Module 2: The Legal Landscape and the Workplace
3 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 124 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 3: Universal Design
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 67 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Module 4: Accessible Digital Materials
6 hours to complete
27 videos (Total 162 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars77.64%
- 4 stars18.23%
- 3 stars1.17%
- 2 stars1.76%
- 1 star1.17%
TOP REVIEWS FROM AN INTRODUCTION TO ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVE DESIGN
by PGDec 21, 2021
Not as much directly related to software design as I expected, but then again design is not necessarily software design.
by UKAug 7, 2022
This is very helpful course to understand and perform web accessiblity testing.
by MUSep 7, 2020
Best course to go for. Only problem I had faced with the peer review. I got failed four times for no reason. People are not co-operative. But finally made it!
by RFMay 21, 2020
Great Course for a beginner learning accessibility.
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