EXSM 3929 - Digital Accessibility
Course Description
Digital accessibility refers to the practice of enabling all people to use a website or native application. It involves minimizing or removing restrictions in the use of technology due to barriers of ability: visual, auditory, speech, physical, or neurological. Learn how to consider accessibility in the design, planning, and marketing of websites, applications, and forms. Explore the principles of human-centred design and the universal design process in light of the unique requirements of rich media to become accessible for people with disabilities.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Extend their current knowledge of disability to a more inclusive perspective.
- ๐ธ Explain the types and models of disability and the differences between adaptive strategy and assistive technology.
- ๐ธ Practice using specific assistive technology and gain familiarity with various types.
- ๐ธ Experiment with manual and automated accessibility testing procedures.
- ๐ธ Demonstrate knowledge of common accessibility standards.
- ๐ธ Synthesize own best practices from standards, general guidelines, and case studies.
- ๐ธ Create an accessibility report and evaluate a website for accessibility issues.
Notes
- ๐ธ This course delivery format is bichronous.
- ๐ธ100% of course content is delivered online.
- ๐ธ Students engage in both asynchronous learning, coupled with scheduled synchronous sessions throughout the course.
- ๐ธ To view the schedule of the synchronous sessions, click the "view details" link under Schedule and Location on the course section.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- C# Back End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Digital Marketing Certificate : Elective Courses
- Front End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Full Stack Web Development Diploma : Elective Courses
- Python Back End Web Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Social Media Certificate : Elective Courses
- User Experience/User Interface Design Certificate : Elective Courses