Accessibility Foundation Course

The Accessibility Foundation Course is designed to provide a strong foundational understanding of digital accessibility, essential for creating inclusive and user-friendly digital experiences for people of all abilities. Tailored for beginners, this course covers the importance of accessibility, core principles of accessible design and practical techniques to make web content accessible.

Throughout the course, participants will:

• Explore digital accessibility fundamentals: Understand key concepts, the importance of accessibility, and global standards guiding accessible design, covering ethical, legal, and business impacts.
• Gain empathy for diverse user needs: Learn how disabilities like visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments affect digital experiences. Experience assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice control through empathy exercises.
• Learn the core principles of accessible design: Dive into the POUR framework—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—with practical tips and examples for accessible, user-friendly content.
• Develop accessible content skills: Master accessible writing, alt text, video captioning, and document design. Gain insights on form design, web content structure, and inclusive multimedia.

This Accessibility Foundation Course is ideal for anyone involved in creating digital content—web designers, developers, content creators, and project managers—who wants to improve usability and inclusivity in digital spaces. By building a strong foundation in accessibility, participants will be equipped to make impactful changes that benefit all users.