Level up your skills and make a lasting impact with this two-hour, self-paced course on digital accessibility! This introductory course will give you practical, hands-on experience in developing accessible content and learning experiences. This course is appropriate for educators, instructional designers, librarians, and anyone who wants to get a better understanding of creating accessible webpages and electronic documents.
Big changes are coming to accessibility: state and local websites and digital resources must legally be made accessible by 2026/2027! Get started now.
Preview the first two modules of the course for free.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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- Describe the importance of accessibility for people with disabilities
- Explain the requirements set by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- List the core principles of accessibility as described by WCAG 2.0: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust
- Recall the necessary accessibility features required under WCAG 2.0 Level AA
- Implement proper heading structure, text formatting, and hyperlink protocols in digital documents
- Create accessible visual content by incorporating appropriate alt-text, color contrast, and infographic design principles
- Develop accessible multimedia content that meets current accessibility standards
- Evaluate the accessibility of existing web pages using automated tools such as WebAIM WAVE
- Assess digital documents in various formats (Word, PowerPoint, PDF) for compliance with accessibility guidelines using standard checklists and tools
Pricing for this course is for individuals. This course is available to institutions via Novare Library Services using the platform Niche Academy.
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