An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Develop your knowledge on the basics of accessibility and assistive technologies for disabilities with this online course.
Beginner
Online
1 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design certification course is provided by the online educational platform Coursera and is developed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is a five weeks programme consisting of course materials amounting to fourteen hours. The online training is guided by the course educators, Marc Thompson(Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Experiences), Lori Lane(IT Accessibility Specialist in Universal design) and Tania Heap(Director of Learning Research and Accessibility).
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design training is a study about support and operations that focuses on the kinds of disabilities and the adaptive techniques and design technologies that ensures accessibility along with universal design strategies. In this course, the practical learning experience of the concepts is aided by the testimonials from experts which will provide the candidates with a clear understanding of the topics discussed in relation to disability, universal design and learning, accessibility and accommodation.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Beginner level training
- Learning at your speed
- Adjustable deadlines
- Certificate
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in French, Portuguese, Russian, English, Spanish
Programme Offerings
- course videos
- Lectures
- Interviews
- Testimonials
- Readings
- quizzes
- Practice Exercises
- activities
- assessments
- Certificate.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design fee structure
Audit mode(No certificate, tests) | Free |
Course fee | ₹2,699 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The certificate for ‘An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design’ certification by Coursera is issued to the candidates who have completed the course and earned the certificate by paying the course fee.
What you will learn
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design certification syllabus helps the learners gain knowledge about the aspects of disabilities while exploring the technological advances and the practical challenges associated with it. The programme provides insights on the occupation specific perspectives on accommodation and the related concepts like the accessible document design, accessible testing and testing accommodations. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the inclusive design practices are analysed and understood by the candidates during the course instruction. An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design online training course familiarises the learners with the knowledge of digital tools for accessing the digital content and for content creation. The candidates gain knowledge about the accessibility views of the digital formats like HTML, MS Office, PDF, multimedia inclusive of aspects like captioning and complex images.
Who it is for
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design online certification course helps the candidates who are associated with accessibility and universal design learning strategies for improved content accessibility and creation.
Admission Details
The candidates can register online on the Coursera website for the ‘An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design’ classes :
Step 1: On the official course page of the Coursera website using the link,
https://www.coursera.org/learn/accessibility
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll for free’ option on the course page.
Step 3: Select the ‘Purchase Course’ option and click ‘Continue
Step 4: Fill in the required information to complete the registration to join the course.
Application Details
During the registration process for the Coursera account, the candidates will have to enter the email address and a password to sign in to the course.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Module 1 Introduction
- Disability Types, Demographics, and Theoretical Models
- Visual Disabilities
- Perspective on Visual Disabilities
- Hearing Disabilities
- Perspectives on Hearing Disabilities
- Mobility Disabilities
- Perspective on Mobility Disabilities: Kathleen Downes
- Perspective on Mobility Disabilities: Allison Boot
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Perspective on Cognitive Disabilities
- Disability Etiquette
Reading
- Module 1 Readings and Resources
Assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Module 1 Discussion: Experiences or Misconceptions about Disabilities
Videos
- Module 2 Introduction
- The Legal Landscape and the Workplace
- Timothy Nugent: The Game Changer
- Accessibility Policy at Illinois
- Instructional Designer: Tania Heap
- Instructor: Lawrence Angrave
- Senior ICT Specialist: Julie Romanowski
- Web Developer: Tim Offenstein
- Text Conversion Services
- Captioning Services
- Accessible Document Design Services
- Testing Accommodations
Readings
- Module 2 Readings and Resources
- "Accommodation" vs. "Universal Design"
Assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Module 2 Discussion Prompt
Videos
- Module 3 Introduction
- The Seven Principles of Universal Design
- Universal Design for Learning
- Guidelines: WCAG 2.0 and POUR principles
- Universal Design for Instruction: Sheryl Burgstahler
- Perspective on Universal Design: Jon Gunderson
- Perspective on Universal Design: Hadi Rangin
Reading
- Module 3 Readings and Resources
Assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
Peer Review
- Module 3 Peer Review Assignment: Universal Design
Videos
- Module 4 Introduction
- HTML Basics: Structuring Content
- HTML Basics: Logical structure (Headings and Lists)
- HTML Basics: Tables & Links
- HTML Basics: Images, Charts, and Graphs
- Accessible Word Documents: Styles
- Accessible Word Documents: Logical Document Structure
- Accessible Word Documents: Tables
- Accessible Word Documents: Images
- Accessible Word Documents: Links
- Accessible Word Documents: Color Contrast
- Accessible Word Documents: Document Properties
- Accessible Word Documents: Accessibility Checker
- JAWS Screen Reader Reading Accessible Word Document
- Accessible PDF Documents
- Accessible PowerPoint Documents: Overview and Major Issues
- Accessible PowerPoint Documents: Best Practices for Making PowerPoint More Accessible
- Accessible PowerPoint Documents: Creating Accessible Charts and Graphs
- Captioning and Audio Description
- Complex Images
- Animations
- Accessible STEM Content
- Tools for Evaluating Accessibility
- Joining a Community of Practice
- Certificate Programs: IADP
- Targeted Badging Courses
- IAAP Certifications
Readings
- Module 4 Readings and Resources
- PowerPoint Version Information
- Where Can You Go from Here?
- IT Accessibility Badging Courses
Assignments
- Module 4 Quiz
- End of Course Survey
Peer Review
- Module 4 Peer Review Assignment 1: Word Remediation
- Module 4 Peer Review Assignment 2: PowerPoint Remediation
Discussion Prompt
- Final Reflections
Video
- Welcome to An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design!
Readings
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Updating Your Profile
Assignments
- Orientation Quiz
- Demographics Survey
Discussion Prompt
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
Instructors
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This online course is developed and offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
This online programme is scheduled for five weeks with Approx. 14 hours worth of course materials.
There is no eligibility criteria required for the completion of the online course.
There is no specific time as the candidates are allowed to access the course online at their own convenience.
Yes, the course can be accessed online for free in the audit mode without access to the tests and certificate.