AccessibleEU is launching its second edition of its online course “Accessible Technology Design”, which introduces a new module on cognitive accessibility. The course will be open from 9 September to 15 November on our online campus.  

This online course aims to teach the basics of universal accessibility in digital environments. Students will be able 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 person and that it is a necessary objective.
• Learn that 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.

Registration is already open on AccessibleEU’s online campus, and students will be able to access the course once it officially begins on 9 September. After that, they will be able to complete it at their own pace. The course has an estimated dedication time of 25 hours and it is imparted in English.

New module on cognitive accessibility

This new unit aims to explain how to design for persons with intellectual disabilities. You will learn about the different characteristics of this disability which will be used as basis to describe key design concepts and guidelines.

This module will also show you how designing for intellectual disability can benefit people with other disorders such as cognitive decline or acquired brain injury. In fact, everyone can benefit from this type of design as it promotes easy understanding and communication.

Additionally, a description of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance criteria that positively impact persons with intellectual disabilities is provided.