Summary
This Coursera course covers fundamental principles of accessibility and prepares learners for further study in inclusive design. It explores major disabilities, assistive technology, legal aspects, and universal design principles. The course includes guest videos on disability perspectives, etiquette, and accessibility in various settings. It provides insights into creating accessible content and understanding accommodation policies in education and corporate environments.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Completed: October, 2022
course description
This course introduces some of the fundamental principles of accessibility and prepares learners for further study in accessibility and inclusive design. Learners will have an opportunity to explore the major types of disabilities and related assistive technology and adaptive strategies, the most salient contours of the legal landscape, and the major principles that guide universal design and accessible content creation. Spotlight guest videos will highlight firsthand perspectives on disability, as well as topics like disability etiquette, universal design and universal design for learning, accommodation in higher education, campus accessibility policy, and accessibility in a corporate setting.
