
AccessibleEU debates about the importance of making Higher Education accessible

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This year, the course introduces a module on cognitive accessibility. Registration is open.
The 2º edition of AccessibleEU’s online course introduces a new module on cognitive accessibility. Students will learn about how to apply accessibility requirements to make designs accessible to people with intellectual disabilities and people experiencing cognitive issues due to other causes.
This online course will teach the basics of universal accessibility in digital environments. Students will be able to:
Registration is already open on AccessibleEU’s online campus, and students will be able to access the course once it officially begins on 9 September. After that, they will be able to complete it at their own pace. The course has an estimated dedication time of 25 hours and it is imparted in English.
This new unit explains how to design for persons with intellectual disabilities. Students will learn about the different characteristics of this disability which will be used as basis to describe key design concepts and guidelines.
This module will also show how designing for intellectual disability can benefit people with other disorders such as cognitive decline or acquired brain injury. In fact, everyone can benefit from this type of design as it promotes easy understanding and communication.
Additionally, a description of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance criteria that positively impact persons with intellectual disabilities is provided.
Source: AccessibleEU