AbilityNet: Session 1 - Introduction to Web Accessibility For HE

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This is an the first of four online AbilityNet sessions looking at the principles of digital accessibility and its impact on people with disability.

This entry-level session introduces the principles of digital accessibility and its impact on people with disability, with particular reference to higher education settings.

It is ideal for anyone creating, managing or procuring digital content or systems, including digital managers, web developers, learning technologists, student services staff, academics and others. It will also be useful to staff who support disabled students and technical staff involved with evaluating and reporting accessibility compliance.

The course can be accessed via the following link (Please note that Raven Login is required to access this material)

• UIS Staff and the Disability Resources Center (DRC)
• Further details regarding our eligibility criteria are available here

• How assistive technology and digital accessibility helps disabled students and staff access online content
• Key digital accessibility principles and guidelines
• Updates on regulatory requirements for universities

The course can be accessed via the following link (Please note that Raven Login is required to access this material)