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 work on digital content, such as JMU websites, applications, documents, presentations, and online learning materials.

Why digital accessibility matters: Digital accessibility helps make it easier for anyone, including people with disabilities, to use and understand online information. It makes electronic resources effective for all users, regardless of ability, disability, or the need for assistive technology. By considering these needs, we 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 the time to apply what you learn.

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 

After completing this course, you will be able 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 

JMU Libraries developed this online self-paced training 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.”