New eLearning tools teach the basics of Digital Accessibility

Annie Mannion | 21 Nov 2024
  • Do you and your staff know why alt tags are important?
  • Are you aware of the different models of disability and how they might affect your brand?
  • How much money is your business losing by not providing accessible online options?

If you're not sure about the answer to any of those questions, you'd be wise to invest in some basic digital accessibility training for you and your team.

Luckily, AbilityNet has just released two eLearning options designed to be flexible to suit your budget and your organisation's needs!

Woman smiling holding laptop in officeOption 1: eLearning on-demand: Introduction to Digital Accessibility

An online training course to share with your team covering the key things your staff need to know about digital accessibility.

Explore the fundamental principles and practices of making digital content accessible to all.

You can complete the course yourself in your own time, and share with your team - it's completely flexible and covers topics including:

  • Differences between the medical and social models of disability
  • The importance and benefits of digital accessibility
  • Common digital accessibility barriers
  • How to improve your digital content to avoid creating barriers

At the end of the online course you can test your newly acquired knowledge in a short quiz.

Buy the on-demand course

 

Professional team enjoying working together at a tableOption 2: Host this eLearning course on your own system

You can also choose to host the Introduction to Digital Accessibility eLearning course on your own Learning Management System.

The self-hosted format will allow you to:

  • Test what you've learned at the end of the course with a brief knowledge check quiz
  • Complete the course at your own pace and on your own schedule
  • Save your progress and pick up where you left off at any time
  • Monitor your data over time
  • HR managers - easily track your team's progress and see who has completed the course 

Sounds like what you need?

As we're about to embark on a brand new year, now is the perfect time to elevate your commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion goals.

Contact us to buy the self-hosted course

 

What previous attendees say about our training
“Another excellent training session from AbilityNet. The training was incredibly informative and has given me a lot of practical knowledge that I now feel confident in applying to my work...” - Louise Rutledge, Digital Comms Officer at Samaritans
"AbilityNet’s training courses are clear, modern, understandable, and supports us in reaching our goal of becoming more accessible." - Ellie Lundberg, Women’s Aid

Further resources 

AbilityNet provides a range of free services to help disabled people and older people. If you can afford it, please donate to help us support older and disabled people through technology

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