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Accessibility is more than checking off a compliance list. Design better and we all win.
Content design best practices ensure universal usability by doubling down on what matters.
Champion the standards to advocate for accessibility at every stage of content design.
Invest in accessible content to save time, money, and resources down the road.
You’ll learn how to plan, write, and design to meet different standard levels (A, AA, or AAA) for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the challenges and limitations people may experience through accessibility personas.
And finally, you’ll be ready to advocate for all people to use apps and websites equitably: a chief goal of accessible design.
This course is made for UX professionals—anyone who creates, shapes, or influences digital experiences. That includes:
It’s about more than just following guidelines on paper. You’ll get a solid foundation so you feel confident approaching your work and advising your team on accessibility. The course includes:
Kristen is a content designer and writer, currently working with UX Content Collective as an instructor and learning management system (LMS) editor. She was a lead UX designer for BlackRock and content publisher for Barclays Global Investors, focused on iShares ETFs. She has over 15 years’ experience using design thinking and UX principles to develop accessible websites and apps.
Thy is a content designer, strategist, writer, and lead instructor for UX Content Collective. She taught ESL and university writing and provided language support to art and design students for several years. She’s skilled at explaining complex topics in language that is inclusive and accessible, and recently released a content-focused inclusion and accessibility guide for Walmart’s design team. Driven by empathy, she enjoys guiding and supporting others in achieving their goals.
Time estimates fall around 15-20 hours of study and practice work for this course depending on your speed. There are 6 units in the course. Each unit is broken down into a series of 3-5 lessons with follow-up quizzes, practice work, and a final project.
This course is designed to fit your schedule; lessons are available on-demand. There is no live instruction, so you’re free to study whenever you have time.
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Sam DeReign
Lead UX Content Strategist
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