Accessibility eLearning for Higher and Further Education

Help staff create more accessible learning experiences and build accessibility confidence across your institution.

Designed specifically for universities, colleges and training providers, AbilityNet's self-paced eLearning modules help staff understand accessibility, support inclusive teaching and learning, and develop practical skills they can apply immediately.

Why choose AbilityNet eLearning?

• Self-paced, flexible learning
• Designed specifically for HE and FE environments
• Practical guidance staff can apply immediately
• Real-world examples and lived experience perspectives
• Can be customised to your institution

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Build accessibility knowledge across your institution

From teaching materials and course content to emails, PDFs and virtual learning environments, accessibility plays a vital role in helping all students engage with learning.

AbilityNet's eLearning modules provide a cost-effective way to help staff understand accessibility, build confidence and create more inclusive learning experiences.

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Explore Our eLearning Modules

Introduction to Accessible Teaching and Learning

A practical introduction to accessibility and inclusive teaching.

Staff will learn:

• What accessibility is and why it matters
• Models of disability and impairment
• Accessibility legislation and standards
• The role of assistive technology
• How to contribute to a more inclusive learning environment

As a self-guided module, staff can complete training in their own time and revisit learning whenever needed. Learn more about Introduction to Accessible Teaching and Learning.

Accessibility and Me: Lived Experience Series

Help staff better understand accessibility through real-world experiences.

This series of mini modules explores:

• Neurodiversity
• Mental health
• Vision impairments
• Hearing impairments
• Physical impairments

Using learner personas and lived-experience examples, staff gain practical insight into common barriers and how they can create more inclusive learning experiences.

The modules are designed to be useful both as learning resources and as ongoing reference materials. Learn more about Accessibility and Me.

Creating Accessible Content

Digital Accessibility - Microsoft 365 and Outlook

Help staff create more accessible documents, presentations, spreadsheets and emails.

This practical module covers:

• Headings and structure
• Alternative text
• Descriptive links
• Tables and lists
• Colour and contrast

Accessibility features within Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Learn more about Microsoft 365 Accessibility.

PDF Accessibility

Provide staff with practical, step-by-step guidance for creating and remediating accessible PDFs.

Learners explore:

• Tags and reading order
• Forms and tables
• Document structure
• Accessibility checks
• Advanced PDF accessibility techniques

The course includes downloadable resources and demonstration videos to support hands-on learning. Learn more about PDF Accessibility.

Tailored to Your Organisation

Need something more bespoke?

Our eLearning modules can be customised with your branding, messaging and organisational processes. We can also develop tailored accessibility and inclusion learning solutions to support your specific goals and requirements.

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Customer Stories

Helping institutions build accessibility confidence. You can read more of our success stories from tech companies to public sector organisations, we’ve helped many others achieve their accessibility goals.

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