Professional Certificate in Accessible Technology Solutions: Implementation Strategies

• Introduction to Accessible Technology Solutions: Understanding the importance of accessible technology and the benefits it provides to users with disabilities. This unit will cover the principles of inclusive design and the relevant laws and regulations. • Assessing Accessibility Needs: Identifying the accessibility requirements of users and stakeholders, and conducting accessibility audits to evaluate the current state of technology solutions. This unit will also cover the use of accessibility testing tools. • Designing Accessible Technology Solutions: Creating user-centered designs that are accessible to all users. This unit will cover the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and other accessibility standards, as well as best practices for designing accessible interfaces, multimedia, and documents. • Implementing Accessible Technology Solutions: Developing accessible technology solutions using accessible coding practices, assistive technologies, and other accessibility features. This unit will cover techniques for creating accessible websites, mobile apps, and software applications. • Managing Accessibility Risks: Identifying and mitigating accessibility risks in technology solutions. This unit will cover accessibility risk assessments, accessibility incident management, and accessibility compliance monitoring. • Accessibility Training and Education: Providing training and education to technology professionals and end-users on accessibility best practices and standards. This unit will cover the development and delivery of accessibility training programs and resources. • Accessibility Maintenance and Monitoring: Ensuring the ongoing accessibility of technology solutions through regular maintenance and monitoring. This unit will cover accessibility testing and monitoring, accessibility bug tracking, and accessibility regression testing. • Accessibility in Agile Development: Integrating accessibility into Agile development processes and methodologies. This unit will cover the use of accessibility user stories, accessibility acceptance criteria, and accessibility in sprint planning and retrospectives. • Accessibility and User Experience: Understanding the relationship between accessibility and user experience (UX) and designing technology solutions that provide an optimal user experience for all users. This unit will cover the use of user personas, user journeys, and user testing to improve accessibility and UX.