JMU Digital Accessibility Awareness Course
Get an introduction to the fundamental concepts and applications of digital accessibility, with a focus on creating accessible digital content.
This online, self-paced course is for members of the JMU community who have responsibilities for creating or maintaining digital content, including JMU websites, applications, online content, digital documents, presentations, and online learning materials.
Digital accessibility helps make it easier for anyone, including people with disabilities, to use and understand online information and content. Digital accessibility also ensures that resources communicated electronically can be used effectively regardless of ability, disability, or the need for assistive technology. Considering these needs can promote the general good by building a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Visit Digital Accessibility to learn more about digital accessibility at JMU.
Completion time: The average completion time for this self-paced course is 1.5 to 2 hours, not including applying what you learn to your digital content.
To join this course, enroll yourself at any time! Log in with your JMU credentials then select “Enroll in Course.”
Related offering: This self-paced offering is related to but not the same as our Learning Access through Universal Design (LAUD) self-paced program for JMU faculty.
Objectives
Completing this self-paced course will enable you to:
- Maintain awareness of relevant regulations, best practices, and rules for digital accessibility
- Apply technical and design standards that must be followed when producing accessible digital content
- Identify and evaluate tools and strategies for developing accessible digital materials
- Take practical steps toward applying digital accessibility concepts and standards to your work
This online self-paced training is based on a similar training offered by the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Digital Accessibility Office and content from the ADA National Network OCR Video Series.
Join this course
You may enroll yourself at any time! Log in with your JMU credentials then select “Enroll in Course.”
Questions?
Please contact Dr. Juhong Christie Liu (liujc@jmu.edu).