How to Make Your Website and Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities
Marketing and Communications Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Marketing Students
Target Audience
30 mins - 2 hours
Duration and Schedule
English - Online
Language and Format
TRAINING
Are you missing out on potential clients because your website is not accessible? Are you in compliance with local laws and regulations regarding website accessibility for people with disabilities?
Course Overview
In today’s digital world, accessibility is more than just a nice-to-have feature; it’s essential for reaching all potential clients and customers. This course will guide you through the process of making your website and social media platforms accessible to people with disabilities. You’ll learn about the legal requirements for accessibility and the best practices for designing and structuring content to ensure inclusivity for users with visual, auditory, and mobility impairments. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge to ensure your online presence is both compliant with local laws and optimized for a broader, more diverse audience, helping you reach clients you may have been missing out on.
Learning Objectives
Understand the legal requirements for website and social media accessibility, including local laws and regulations for people with disabilities.
Learn best practices for designing accessible websites and social media to accommodate users with visual, auditory, and mobility impairments.
Explore tools and techniques for testing and ensuring your digital content meets accessibility standards.
Identify common accessibility barriers on websites and social media, and learn how to remove or address them to improve user experience.
Apply accessibility principles to improve user engagement and expand your reach, ensuring your digital presence is inclusive to all potential clients.
Career Outcomes
Enhanced Digital Accessibility Expertise: Attendees will acquire the skills and knowledge to ensure websites and social media platforms meet accessibility standards, making them valuable assets for companies focusing on inclusivity and compliance.
Improved User Experience and Engagement: By learning how to create accessible content, participants will be able to improve user experience for a broader audience, driving higher engagement and customer satisfaction.
Career Advancement in Web and Digital Roles: With expertise in accessibility, participants will become highly qualified for roles in web development, digital marketing, content strategy, and UX/UI design, all of which are increasingly prioritizing inclusivity.
Leadership in Inclusivity and Accessibility: Attendees will be equipped to lead initiatives for making digital spaces more accessible, positioning them as advocates and thought leaders in accessibility within their organizations or industries.