Module #1 Introduction to Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design Overview of the importance of assistive technology and inclusive design in creating accessible products and services for people with disabilities.
Module #2 Understanding Disability and Accessibility Defining disability and accessibility, types of disabilities, and the social and economic impact of inaccessible design.
Module #3 Inclusive Design Principles Introduction to inclusive design principles, such as universal design, design for all, and accessible design.
Module #4 Accessible User Experience (UX) Design Designing user experiences that are inclusive and accessible, including user research, personas, and user testing.
Module #5 Web Accessibility Guidelines and Standards Overview of web accessibility guidelines and standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508.
Module #6 Accessible Color and Contrast Designing for accessible color and contrast, including color blindness and low vision considerations.
Module #7 Accessible Typography and Readability Designing for accessible typography and readability, including font sizes, styles, and Formats.
Module #8 Assistive Technologies for Visual Impairments Overview of assistive technologies for visual impairments, including screen readers, magnification software, and braille displays.
Module #9 Assistive Technologies for Hearing Impairments Overview of assistive technologies for hearing impairments, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and captioning.
Module #10 Assistive Technologies for Motor and Mobility Impairments Overview of assistive technologies for motor and mobility impairments, including speech-to-text systems and adaptive keyboards.
Module #11 Assistive Technologies for Cognitive and Learning Impairments Overview of assistive technologies for cognitive and learning impairments, including text-to-speech software and mind mapping tools.
Module #12 Inclusive Design for Mobile Devices Designing mobile apps and interfaces that are inclusive and accessible, including mobile accessibility guidelines and standards.
Module #13 Accessibility in Virtual and Augmented Reality Designing virtual and augmented reality experiences that are inclusive and accessible, including VR and AR accessibility guidelines and standards.
Module #14 Accessible Gaming and Inclusive Play Designing accessible gaming experiences, including audio descriptions, subtitles, and customizable controls.
Module #15 Creating Accessible Documents and Materials Creating accessible documents, including PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations, using accessible formatting and structure.
Module #16 Accessibility Testing and Quality Assurance Conducting accessibility testing and quality assurance, including manual testing, automated testing, and user testing.
Module #17 Accessibility in the Workplace and Education Implementing accessibility in the workplace and education, including accessible hiring practices, training, and education strategies.
Module #18 Accessibility Law and Policy Overview of accessibility law and policy, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Module #19 Inclusive Design for Emerging Technologies Designing inclusive and accessible experiences for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Module #20 Accessibility and Inclusive Design in the Product Development Life Cycle Integrating accessibility and inclusive design into the product development life cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Module #21 Accessible Customer Service and Support Providing accessible customer service and support, including accessible communication channels, customer feedback, and support strategies.
Module #22 Accessibility and Inclusive Design in the Public Sector Implementing accessibility and inclusive design in the public sector, including government websites, public services, and civic engagement.
Module #23 Accessibility and Inclusive Design in Healthcare Designing inclusive and accessible healthcare experiences, including accessible medical devices, health information, and healthcare services.
Module #24 Accessibility and Inclusive Design in Transportation Designing inclusive and accessible transportation experiences, including accessible vehicles, transportation systems, and wayfinding.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Assistive Technology and Inclusive Design career
