Why Does it Matter?

Digital accessibility is about making sure websites, documents, media, and communication can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities. Accessible design isn’t just a compliance requirement. Digital Accessibility is a way of respecting people’s time, dignity, and independence. When accessibility is built in from the start, it benefits all users: captions help people in noisy spaces, plain language helps busy professionals, and structured documents help everyone find information quickly. This course gives you the tools to remove barriers, foster inclusion, and create digital content that truly works for everyone.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the foundations of digital accessibility using the POUR principles and understand why accessibility matters in everyday work.
• Learn about creating accessible documents and media by applying headings, alt text, logical reading order, and captions.
• Locate tools to evaluate websites and apps for accessibility barriers using free testing tools, screen readers, and best practices for forms, navigation, and links.
• Apply accessible communication strategies in emails, social media, and team workflows, using plain language, descriptive links, and a feedback culture.
• Identify and avoid common accessibility errors that exclude people with disabilities and limit engagement.

Intended Audience

• Students
• Educators
• Community Leaders
• Policy Makers
• Software Developers
• Content Creators
• Technologists
• General Public