University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Marc Thompson
Lori Lane
Tania Heap

Instructors: Marc Thompson

4.7

(194 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Approx. 15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 5 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

This module will give you a basic understanding of some of the major disability types (visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive), their main functional challenges, and some of the related assistive technologies. You’ll also get valuable firsthand perspectives on disabilities and assistive technology from people with different disabilities, including a spirited panel discussion on disability etiquette from a team of disability experts.

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12 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this module, you’ll develop a basic understanding of some of the key legislation that impacts accessibility. From the workplace perspective, you’ll have an opportunity to explore some insightful firsthand occupation-specific perspectives from a web developer, a media specialist, an instructional designer, and a computer science instructor. Finally, you’ll get an insider’s view on accommodation from a team of accommodation specialists who handle document conversion, captioning, audio description, accessible document design, and testing accommodations.

What's included

12 videos2 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

This module will give you a basic understanding of the seven principles of universal design and the roots of universal design in architecture. You’ll learn how universal design can be applied in a learning context through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its inclusive design practices. Video interviews with recognized experts in the field will highlight insightful IT perspectives on universal design along with higher ed perspectives on Universal Design for Learning.

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7 videos1 reading1 quiz1 peer review

This module will give you an introduction to some of the major accessibility considerations that apply to common digital formats like HTML, MS Word, PDF, and PowerPoint. You’ll also learn some of the key accessibility considerations for multimedia, including areas like captioning and complex images. Helpful demos and hands-on activities will give you a clearer idea of how you can make your digital content more accessible.

What's included

26 videos4 readings2 quizzes2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

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4.7 (66 ratings)
Marc Thompson
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1 Course16,821 learners
Lori Lane
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1 Course16,821 learners

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