AccessibleEU Online Training - Accessible Technology Design (24-OT-EU-01)

The course will be open from 9 September to 15 November on our online campus, with an estimated dedication time of 25 hours. It is imparted in English and students will be able to complete it at their own pace. In this course, students will learn to:

• Define accessibility and inclusive design as goals to achieve.
• Understand the principles of Universal Design.
• Distinguish the differences between legal and technical regulations.
• Know the legislation and standards in force in Europe.
• Understand that accessibility benefits every people and that it is a necessary objective.
• Learn about the limitations are in the design and not in the person.
• Learn about errors in design that cause exclusion.
• Understand why multiple designs should be avoided for the sake of accessibility.
• Learn about the principles of Cognitive Accessibility and why it is important.

This introductory course consists of 7 modules which are the following:

• MODULE 1: Accessibility and Inclusive Design.
• MODULE 2: ICT Accessibility Laws and Standards.
• MODULE 3: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• MODULE 4: Digital Accessibility Myths.
• MODULE 5: Avoiding Non-Inclusive Design Patterns.
• MODULE 6: Creating Inclusive Designs.
• MODULE 7: Cognitive Accessibility.

Details on the event:

• Target audience: People interested in learning about accessible ICT design: managers, technology developers, designers, teachers, content management, etc.
• When: From Monday, September 9, until Friday November 15, 2024 
• Format: Online
• Type of event: Workshop and mutual learning session
• Language: English
• How to participate: https://onlinetraining.accessibleeucentre.eu/