Join the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for a comprehensive exploration of accessibility and inclusive design. This course delves into the fundamental principles of accessibility, covering disability types, assistive technology, legal considerations, universal design, and accessible content creation. Through spotlight guest videos, gain firsthand perspectives on disability, etiquette, and workplace accommodation. Engage in discussions, quizzes, and peer review assignments to deepen your understanding and prepare for further study in this crucial field.
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Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, this course equips you with essential knowledge and skills to create inclusive environments and content for individuals with disabilities.
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Explore the course modules, including an orientation to accessibility and inclusive design, understanding disability and assistive technology, the legal landscape and workplace, universal design, and creating accessible digital materials.
Welcome to An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design! This module provides an orientation to the course, covering the syllabus, discussion forums, updating profiles, and key surveys. Engage with your classmates and complete an orientation quiz to kickstart your learning journey.
Delve into understanding disability and assistive technology in this module. Explore different disability types, demographics, theoretical models, and perspectives on visual, hearing, mobility, and cognitive disabilities. Learn about disability etiquette, readings, and resources to deepen your understanding.
Gain insights into the legal landscape and the workplace, with a spotlight on Timothy Nugent's impact. Explore accessibility policy, instructional design, web development, text conversion, captioning services, and testing accommodations. Understand the differences between "accommodation" and "universal design" and engage in discussions to expand your insights.
Discover the principles of universal design in this module, covering the seven principles, universal design for learning, WCAG 2.0 and POUR principles, and real-world perspectives. Engage in a peer review assignment to apply universal design principles and deepen your skills.
This module focuses on creating accessible digital materials, covering HTML basics, accessible Word and PowerPoint documents, captioning, audio description, evaluating accessibility, and certification programs. Sharpen your skills through peer review assignments and a comprehensive course survey.
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