AccessibleEU Training Course - Accessible Technology Design (OT-EU-01)

The course will also allow you 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.

This introductory course consists of 6 modules which are the following:

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

This course has been designed in a MOOC format to allow students to complete it at their own pace. To pass the course students must complete a self-assessment questionnaire. In addition, it is recommended to participate in the classroom forums although not mandatory to pass the course.

Estimated dedication time: 25 hours.

• Target audience: The target group is people interested in introducing ICT accessibility in the organisations: managers, developers, designers, teachers, contents managements, etc.

• When: From November 15 to December 15

• Format: Online

• Type of event: Online training

• Language: English

• How to participate: Free registration