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This facilitated online course introduces educators and administrators to basic concepts related to disability, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants are guided through a series of learning resources, activities, and discussions to understand how these concepts intersect with their disciplines and roles in education. They will also have the opportunity to apply the principles of accessible and universal design to their instructional practices.

In this course, you will learn about the fundamental concepts of disability and accessibility and take key steps to support your students in learning how to design and develop products that are accessible to people with disabilities. You will learn about the regulations and standards of accessibility and the business, societal, and legal implications of digital accessibility. You will then identify ways to implement foundational strategies for and techniques in accessible design in a computer science course.

In this course, you will learn about the fundamental concepts of disability and accessibility and take key steps to support your students in learning how to design and develop software applications and systems accessible to people with disabilities. You will learn about the regulations and standards of accessibility and the business, societal, and legal implications of digital accessibility. You will then identify ways to implement foundational strategies for and techniques in accessibility in a software engineering course.

In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to create content that is accessible, engaging, and inclusive, catering to diverse audiences. Content development, encompassing written materials, presentations, videos, and various forms of communication, plays a pivotal role in many disciplines and effective communication across different industries.

Teach Access is an organization working to introduce the basic concepts and skills of accessibility to learners. These resources were created by instructors who are committed to incorporating accessibility into their curriculum. You can download, use or adapt these resources in your own teaching practice.

In this course, you will understand the fundamental principles of integrating accessibility within the realm of game design and interactive media. The course begins with exploring the regulatory landscape and established accessibility standards. Then, you will have an opportunity to dive into your current courses to find ways to increase student awareness of the importance and value of embedding accessibility principles within their work. You will help them understand their role and impact on a gamer’s experience. Through these efforts, you will contribute to a more inclusive and enriching digital landscape.

In this course, you will learn about fundamental concepts such as disability and accessibility and take key steps to support your students in learning how to do graphic design work that is accessible to people with disabilities. You will learn the standards of accessibility as it pertains to graphic design and the web and understand the inherent biases in outdated modes of design. Then you will identify ways to implement foundational techniques in accessible design in a graphic design course.

In this course, you will learn the standards and guidelines of digital accessibility regarding HCI. You will explore how to implement accessibility in common digital products in accordance with current industry best practices. Finally, you will identify ways to implement foundational strategies and techniques in accessible design in an HCI course.

In this course, you will learn about the fundamental concepts of developing a diverse workforce within the industrial/organizational psychology field. You will learn how to develop inclusive recruitment strategies to attract and hire diverse individuals, including people with disabilities, while aligning these strategies with U.S. legal requirements. You will also learn how to implement accessible and inclusive practices to training and development efforts.

This course will orient you to the different types of modifications that are helpful when supporting technological users who need accessibility resources. Not only will you become more familiar with different types of disabilities that benefit from assistive technology, but you will also learn about some of the design aspects necessary to provide technological content in an accessible way. By the end of this course, you will be ready to integrate accessibility into your own teaching as well as instruct others on how to integrate accessibility into their own professional work.

It is estimated that one in four U.S. adults has a disability. However, many technologies, products, services, and events often exclude people with disabilities. Accessibility can help bridge that gap, but where do you start? This asynchronous course is designed to help educators at different levels and contexts explore basic concepts related to disability, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which serve to lay the foundation for building bridges towards a more accessible world.

In this course, you will gain the skills to develop accessible communication strategies for both internal (employee engagement) and external audiences (reaching diverse customers). Across two modules, you'll explore core communication accessibility practices, learn how to craft accessible content across different formats, and discover best practices for implementing inclusive communication plans throughout your organization.

In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of designing for learners with various learning styles. The theories and knowledge learned in this course will enable you to better understand the needs of learners with disabilities and neurodiverse learning styles. Then you will learn specific methods to address accessibility in technical writing and the materials in the course you teach and to provide opportunities for your students to learn and implement accessibility in their work.

UX Design will help you learn about the differences between usability and accessibility. You will briefly learn how to create personas to help with accessibility testing. (Please review the UX Design module in the Teach Access Curriculum Repository for more in-depth coverage of personas.) Once you have learned about the different types of users, you will learn about accessibility testing. Finally, you will apply the knowledge from the course to create your testing plan.

In this course, you will learn about the benefits of accessible web design, the tools needed to make accessible web design, and the policies and laws regulating accessible web design.

In this course, you will learn the standards and guidelines of digital accessibility with respect to web development. You will explore how to implement accessibility in websites and web applications in accordance with current industry best practices. Finally, you will identify ways to implement foundational strategies and techniques in accessible design in a web development course.