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Designing for Accessibility

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Learn how to design digital products with accessibility in mind, improving usability and inclusiveness. 

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What you can learn.

Understand the importance of digital accessibility and the impact of poor digital accessibility
Learn how to evaluate digital accessibility
Gain in-depth knowledge for designing accessible websites and mobile applications
Acquire the tools and information needed to promote digital accessibility and make a business case

About This Course

Designing digital products with accessibility in mind improves usability and inclusiveness for people with low vision, blindness, color blindness, or hearing as well as cognitive or physical impairments. This course on digital accessibility covers assistive technologies, various types of accessibility issues (visual, auditory, physical and cognitive), legal and compliance requirements, evaluation methods and best practices.

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

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certificate Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.

Get hands-on training in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), product design and AI. Take a deep dive into product strategy and deployment with top industry experts.