What you'll learn

Learners will have the ability to explain WCAG standards at a 5000 foot level.

Learners will be able to name key strategies to ensure documents are accessible.

Learners will able to name key strategies to ensure presentations include key accessibility components.

Learners will develop expertise in creating accessible hyperlinks.

Learners will be able to explain to colleagues and peers how accessibility positively impacts others in the workplace.

Requirements

Users of documents, presentation software and general software will benefit from this course.

Description

Market yourself as an accessibility power user and build your knowledge around creating accessible documents, presentations and Web Content. Digital creators should be empowered to understand key accessibility requirements and understand the significance of compliance. Position yourself to be able explain the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) created by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that websites are accessible to all users, including those living with disabilities. Explore alternative text, hyperlinks. the use of headings and templates, and how to create inclusion in your resources. By becoming an accessibility power user you will also enhance the ability of web browsers to find and identify your topics, and to ensure that your creations are read well by all. Whether you are creating a presentation as a seasoned professional, formatting a table in your document, or making your first entry into the workplace, impress your colleagues and include our diverse workforce by being an accessibility pro. Take the time to browse through course topics at your leisure, and refer back when in need of resources. Accessibility is the future, and as a web designer, digital content creator or other professional you can elevate yourself and the work of others by embracing this key work. Although accessibility has been a requirement for many years, this area and topic remain new to most and will set you apart. Thank you for joining and I hope you walk away with new strategies and tools in your work.

Overview

Section 1: Navigating the Accessibility Maze: Top Compliance Issues

Lecture 1 Navigating the Accessibility Maze: Top Compliance Issues

Section 2: Navigating : Understanding WCAG Guidelines and their Development

Lecture 2 Navigating and Understanding WCAG Guidelines and their Development

Section 3: Using San Serif Fonts

Lecture 3 Clear and Crisp: San Serif Fonts

Section 4: Accessible PowerPoint and other Presentations

Lecture 4 Creating Accessible Presentations

Section 5: Creating Accessible Documents

Lecture 5 Creating Accessible Documents

Individuals in need of a broad overview of accessibility in the digital world are invited. Individuals working with office tools such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, and individuals working to create accessible digital content, will best benefit.