Regardless of your job function and industry, it is each of your responsibility to make your product or service accessible, and to encourage those around you to contribute in their areas of expertise. People with disabilities make the largest minority - about the size of China - yet their needs are the most ignored. Many businesses ignore this significant market. Accessibility is often used as an afterthought when a product or a service does not meet their needs. Accessibility is about more than just following a checklist. It is something that can only be learned with practice and exposure. It is impossible to be an expert in all aspects of accessibility - you need to have both a broad understanding of accessibility and a certain area to specialize in.
This class will help you get started with the basics of accessibility, show you some practical examples, and offer recommendations on next steps for furthering your skills.
Accessibility is not just for designers or business managers - it’s also for coders, developers, writers, editors - practically anyone.
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