CSDS 111 SU01: Designing for Accessibility

Learn to remove accessibility barriers in design to ensure equality and inclusion of access and experience for differently abled bodies. This course explores the value of accessibility, different disability types, assistive technologies, accessibility regulations and the language of accessibility for digital products. You will examine and apply various Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), discover how to test for and document accessibility issues by applying several manual and automated accessibility testing methods, and present your recommendations for valuable, intuitive, and accessible digital content and interfaces. By the end of the course, you will have designed a compelling, accessible, and responsive high-fidelity wireframe or prototype that demonstrates your knowledge of accessible design.

Tuition Support may be available for this course. See our list of current tuition support options for eligibility and application instructions. Note that most tuition support programs require applying before you register for your course.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

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