Introduction to accessibility

This introductory course is aimed at those who have no or limited knowledge of accessibility. It also serves as a starting point for more advanced and specialised courses. The course provides the fundamentals across the area of digital accessibility. Choose to take the course on-demand and, to develop your knowledge, add a live session delivered by the Funka Accessibility Expert.

For whom?

This course is aimed at those who know little - or nothing - about accessibility. No prior knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome.

It also serves as a starting point for more advanced and specialised courses.


About the course

Funka Academy's introductory course provides a solid foundation for starting an active work with digital accessibility in your organisation. You will learn what digital accessibility is, who is affected and how to navigate with different assistive devices. We go through statistics, briefly explain the law on digital accessibility and explain difficult concepts.

You will gain knowledge and understanding of why it is so important to start working with accessibility.


Course content

The course contains the following main elements:

  • Accessibility, usability, and universal design 
  • Political decisions and recommendations
  • Law and the regulatory framework 
  • Disability and IT
  • Disability and the web
  • Advantages of accessibility

After completing this course

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand why it is important to start working with accessibility.
  • Know what digital accessibility is and whom it affects.
  • Navigate digital accessibility using various assistive tools.
  • Make content and the web accessible to everyone.
  • Explain the advantages of accessibility.

How is the course delivered?

Introduction to accessibility consists of two parts; a self-paced course followed by an optional live session taught by a Funka expert. 

Self-paced course on-demand

With this self-paced course, you get a basic overview, but also the opportunity to focus on selected areas that you have a particular need for. You can access the course when it suits you. The course is divided into parts - take one or more at a time. You can also use the course as a knowledge base; the search function makes it easy to find what you need.

Watch a clip from Introduction to Accessibility with the avatar version of Anna Malmberg (CPACC), Accessibility Expert at Funka. 

 

This on-demand course consists of:

  • 13 parts, including 87 minutes of videos, developed and presented by a Accessibility Expert at Funka.
  • Access to the course on-demand on Funka Academy's learning portal for 6 months.
Part Topic  Length
Part 1 What is accessibility? 06:31 min
Part 2 Statistics 03:21 min 
Part 3 Legislation and EU Directives 09:37 min 
Part 4 WCAG and EN 301 549 06:49 min
Part 5 Web accessibility 07:30 min
Part 6 Motor skills 07:04 min
Part 7 Cognition 09:54 min
Part 8 Reading 07:39 min
Part 9 Vision 09:19 min
Part 10 Hearing 06:44 min
Part 11 Speech 03:17 min
Part 12 Accessibility work 05:44 min
Part 13 Next steps 03:02 min

Add a live course session

Do you need more advanced skills? Perhaps you are in, or about to enter, a role that requires in-depth knowledge of accessibility? Or do you simply feel that you learn best and most from live training?

We offer a supplementary course session as an extension and continuation of the self-paced course. It focuses on developing and applying your knowledge with opportunities for discussion, practical exercises and interaction.

  • Live expert-led course session, 4 hours including short breaks, 13:00 - 17:00, CET Central European Time
  • Funka's certified accessibility experts lead the sessions.

Course certificate by Funka 

After completing the course, you will receive a digital Funka Course Certificate showing that you have participated and passed the course requirements. 

You have continued access to the on-demand course material and knowledge bank for 6 months from the date of order.


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For top value, choose a package that includes Introduction to accessibility: 

Accessibility for Decision-makers - course package

A package designed for system owners, sales/marketing managers, buyers, project managers, and other decision-makers. Ensuring that your organisation's offering is accessible is crucial for reaching a wider market for your products or services.

Accessibility for non-specialists - course package

This package is aimed at those who do not have accessibility as a main or direct task but need to know the essentials - to comply with laws and regulations, and to ensure that you reach out to everyone without exclusion or discrimination.

All courses - course package

This package includes 16 courses with over 20 hours of filmed material that you can also use as a knowledge bank. Do you want more? Add live sessions, taught by Funka experts, that provide further depth and practical application.