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Liz Brown

Do you want to easily design accessible interfaces for digital products?

But maybe you’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of information out there about accessibility, or don’t know where to start for just the design side of things?

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Do you want to easily design accessible interfaces for digital products?

But maybe you’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of information out there about accessibility, or don’t know where to start for just the design side of things?

As a seasoned User Experience (UX) designer, experienced with Accessibility, I'm here to solve these issues for you. (Also, if you need to learn about WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 or your country's legal requirements this course has you covered. E.g. the U.S.'s Section 508 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), India's Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act), the European Union's Web Accessibility Directive (”

  • Or “Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.”

  • Does that give you clarity on how to specifically design an accessible interface and still look aesthetic? Not so much.

    The Solution:

    The solution, taught in this course, is a set of 51 essential best practices for designing accessible interfaces. And they are just the aspects of accessibility that apply to a designer’s job, which as a designer you are responsible for and have control over; we won’t get into the code.

    This course is based on the latest WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Guidelines, so you’re getting the freshest information. Whenever new guidelines are released this course is promptly updated.

    10 things you will get out of this course:

    Whether you design digital products yourself, or you oversee their design, with these best practices added to your toolbelt:

    1. You will have a superior design process that enables you to design more accessible (and user-friendly) interfaces from the start.

    2. You will be able to identify accessibility violations just by looking at an interface design.

    3. You will stand out as an impressive, top-tier designer to your boss and clients (since few designers are well-versed in accessible design and accessibility for UX).

    4. You will be loved by your developers for sending them mockups they don’t have to make accessibility changes to.

    5. Your team will save time, and your client will save money, because there will be fewer changes needed at the end to meet accessibility compliance.

    6. Your team and the client will be more safeguarded from lawsuits if and when your team has made a fully accessible digital product (because some groups can be sued for discrimination if their digital products do not meet accessibility and WCAG compliance).

    7. You will receive an Accessibility certification. It certifies your completion of this training. Post your certification to your LinkedIn, list it on your resume or website, hang it next to your desk, and bask in your well-earned professional bragging rights.

    8. You will be able to speak about Design Accessibility with confidence.

    9. You will be prepared for any job that requires knowledge of designing for Accessibility.

    10. You will be able to add this to your CV (put it under Professional Development as Accessibility for UX Designers, Udemy, and the year of completion). This will help you land a job.

    This course is perfect for beginners. Before starting, you don’t need any foreknowledge of accessibility (or

    If you've made up your mind about taking this course, just click the "Buy this course" button at the top. If not, keep reading :)

    By the end of this course you will know:

    The 51 best practices that fall within the TOP 3 areas of accessibility.

    1. The first area is about color contrast, where you will learn 4 powerful best practices, including things like:

      • Do disabled elements need to have a certain level of color contrast (for accessibility compliance)?

      • How about button borders, logos, or UI controls (like toggle switches, checkboxes, and pagination)?

    2. The second area is color independence which holds 10 best practices. Like:

      • How to design the display of error messages.

      • How to make color-coded data visualizations (like charts and graphs) accessible for people who can't see color, or tell the difference between certain colors.

    3. And the third area is all about interactive elements. You’ll learn 37 awesome best practices, along with things like:

      • Why using links that say “read more” or “details” are a big mistake for accessibility, usability, and SEO; and what wording to use instead.

      • What’s the best shape for buttons, the optimal corner radius, and whether or not you should use shadows.

      • How the word “affordances” refers to the visual cues that indicate how to use physical objects, not digital ones. I’ll teach you the term you should be using instead.

    Opportunities to apply what you're learning:

    There will be activities, quizzes for you to test your own knowledge, downloadable resources, AND you will have me to answer any accessibility or usability questions you have along the way.

    What's different about this course:

    • This course is a compilation of concrete how-tos that you simply will not find in other online accessibility courses. I made the course I wish I had when I was first learning how to design for accessibility (and comply with

    • It’s highly practical. I’m going to SHOW you exactly how to design for accessibility. With specific UI designs, that come from real-world situations. Not a bunch of theory, or high-level generalizations like “To achieve accessible designs make them: poignant, precise, and simple. Now go forth and good luck. ” None of that.

    • The use cases are from my many years of doing UX design in the world of corporations, governments, small businesses, and nonprofits. And designing Section 508 compliant web applications and websites.

    • The best practices are backed by expert sources. The design advice has been heavily-researched for accuracy and peer-reviewed by seasoned accessibility specialists.

    • A lot of work has gone into this course, it was over 10 months in the making (and counting, as enhancements are continually being added), and it’s all because I want you to get the maximum out of it. You’ll be paying hard-earned money for this accessibility course so I want to give you more not less.

    Who this course is for:

    This course is for people who are responsible for the design of digital interfaces, who want to make them more accessible and user-friendly (and still aesthetic), but struggle with knowing exactly what to do to make their UI designs accessible.

    Money-Back Guarantee:

    This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, you can get your money back, no questions asked.

    I invite you to watch some of the free preview videos.

    And if you are ready, I'm going to teach you THE 51 essential best practices you need to know to design accessible interfaces.

    If you've made a decision about taking this course, just click the "Buy this course" button at the top. If not, keep reading :)

    Accessibility is usability for all.

    “Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can equally perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with websites and tools. It also means that they can contribute equally without barriers.” – Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). Simply put, digital accessibility is when a digital product* is designed to be usable for as many different people as possible, with a focus on those with disabilities.

    *And for context, when I say “digital product”, that’s the umbrella term for: websites, mobile apps, web/desktop applications, software, wearable interfaces (like smart watches), Extended Reality experiences (like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality), voice experiences, touchless experiences, and many others.

    When I say “accessibility” -

    • I’m talking about inclusive design.

    • I’m talking about learning which design practices could inadvertently lead to discrimination, so we can avoid them.

    • I’m talking about designing our interfaces in a way that makes them user-friendly for people with disabilities.

      • Whether those are permanent disabilities, like being born with a vision impairment,

      • or temporary disabilities, like temporarily having to make do with a glasses prescription that’s slightly off,

      • or situational disabilities, like being in bright sunlight and not being able to see your screen very well.

    As designers, it’s up to us, not the programmers, not our manager, not our clients, but us to design interfaces that can accommodate as many people as possible, of all abilities and disabilities. Accessibility is essential for some, but useful for all.

    What is Usability?

    When I say “usability”, which is part of UX (User Experience), I'm talking about designing a digital product to be user-friendly. Meaning, intuitive, efficient, delightful, easy to understand, and free of frustrations.

    And of course, aesthetic and modern looking. Because an aesthetic, well-laid out, and cohesively branded interface also plays a big role in improving not only usability but also accessibility.

    One thing to note here, “Accessibility will not force you to make a product that is ugly, boring, or cluttered. It will give you design constraints that will lead to better products for all of your users.” - Jesse Hausler, Principal Accessibility Specialist at Salesforce

    Talking about both accessibility and usability: Usability on its own “often does not sufficiently address the needs of people with disabilities.” – WAI

    That’s why we have to focus on it specifically and design for accessibility, not just usability.

    Who is the Instructor?

    My name is Liz Brown and as a User Experience Designer, I improve the usability, accessibility, and overall glamour of websites, apps, and software. And I do this for a living. My job is to make outdated, ugly, accessibility and usability messes into seamlessly flowing, inclusively-designed, user-friendly beauties.

    • During my many years of designing digital products for the U.S. government and various official agencies, I was also responsible for designing interfaces that were not just “accessible” but Section 508 compliant. (Section 508 is the part of the U.S. law that legally mandates certain digital products be accessible.)

    • My team and I worked agile and lean, both of which are ways of working that require the team to be able to move quickly and flexibly. And in those types of fast-paced work environments, there is no time to go back and fix a ton of things.

    • Accessibility had to become an integrated part of my full-stack design process, not something I left for the end.

    • I learned how to efficiently bake-in accessibility from the very beginning and all the way through.

    • And with that, I will teach you how to seamlessly make accessibility part of your design process as well.

    From the big company names of today to the household names of tomorrow, they all need successful digital tools that are designed inclusively for people of all abilities, and that's what I offer them, inclusive design as part of a quality UX design process.

    I’ve designed countless interfaces for:

    1. Giant agencies like the US Department of Defense, the Centers for Disease Control, and secret groups I wasn’t allowed to know the name of.

    2. Medics needing to be out in the field during war with highly-mobile tech.

    3. Digital tools for The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

    4. As well as private-sector products for small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs.

    Some companies take accessibility seriously, and devote the time and resources to make it happen, and other companies don’t.

    We see so many businesses and organizations with websites, apps, or software that unknowingly discriminate against people with disabilities.

    This could be because:

    1. these companies are oblivious to what accessible design is, or

    2. because at some point someone told them they should make the investment to improve the accessibility (and usability) of their digital product, but they decided not to do it.

    No matter the circumstances, what makes some designers able to bring accessibility to their client’s projects or their own companies, and other designers not able to?

    I’ll tell you, one huge difference: having an Accessible UX Design process.

    This means the designer knows exactly what to do and when during their default UX design process to make interfaces accessible as they’re designing them.

    And that is the kind of designer YOU are going to be after completing this course.

    Accessibility won’t be seen as an a la carte option, instead it will be seamlessly integrated into your regular UX process.

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    What's inside

    Learning objectives

    • How to specifically design for accessibility (the essentials for designers - ux, ui, and product)
    • The top 51 best practices and strategies for designing for accessibility (plus usability & seo)
    • Accessible color contrast & color independence
    • Accessible wording - verb or noun, short or medium labels, are "read more" links bad, and more
    • Accessible styling - border radius, capitalization, fill & color, shadow & elevation, competition, proximity
    • Designing accessible error messages, menu items, links, progress trackers
    • Designing accessible charts, graphs, and other data visualizations
    • Designing amazing signifiers (aka perceived affordances) for accessibility
    • Accessible interaction states and the 10 states to design (focus, hover, etc)
    • How to combine accessibility tactics
    • Accessibility mistakes to avoid
    • Accessibility fundamentals - the who, what, when, where, and why of accessibility
    • Section 508, ada, and wcag 2.1 and 2.2
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    Syllabus

    Getting Started

    What this course teaches: In the lectures ahead, you’re going to learn the aspects of accessibility that apply to a designer’s job creating the interfaces (we won’t get into the code). There will be some usability best practices intertwined as well, because accessibility and usability are intertwined; they hold hands. And when we design something to be more accessible, it also ends up being more usable, for everyone. And vice versa.

    I won’t overwhelm you with everything there is to possibly know to become an expert at designing accessible interfaces. Rather, I’m going to give you all of the essentials!

    The best practices we’re going to cover:

    1. Are the most essential for you to know when getting started. (And W3C would echo this, saying that these are top practices designers should learn first.)

    2. And second, they address how to fix the violations you will most commonly run into during your projects. How do I know this? Because large-scale web audits show us that the majority of websites have design violations in the areas that this course covers.

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    Note-Taking Resources: Section Action Summaries
    Meet Your Instructor
    Warm-Up Activity: Gauging Where You’re At Now
    Story: Why Accessibility Matters
    Course Feedback
    Accessibility 101: The Who, What, When, Where, & Why (non-beginners can skip)

    This section is all about giving you an introduction to the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Accessibility. This section will also give you some really helpful ways to think about this subject of designing for accessibility. That way, when you are doing design work it will be a lot easier to answer your own questions about how to design something to make it accessible.

    Who Is Accessibility About
    A Remarkable Glimpse into The Lives of 10 People
    5 Astounding Stats That Reveal Just How Many People Accessibility Includes
    Disabilities Can Be Situational, Temporary, Or Permanent
    Use My Top 4 Pro Tips
    Busting 5 Accessibility Myths (Video)
    The Impressive Business Case for Accessibility: 5 Differentiating Biz Drivers
    Is There A List of Guidelines You Can Follow to Avoid Legal Trouble?
    Are There “Accessibility Police”?
    Who on Your Team Should Be Taking Responsibility for Ensuring Accessibility?
    Accessibility Versus: Inclusive Design, Universal Design, and Design For All
    The Story of How I Learned When to Test for Accessibility (As a Designer)
    How To Test for Accessibility: The Best Method
    How To Test for Accessibility: Top Tools
    Section Close Out
    Color Contrast

    We’re going to cover the top 4 most powerful best practices for color contrast. Color contrast is a ratio of contrast between two things. To be accessible, there should be adequate contrast between the color of a piece of information in the foreground and the color of its background.


    Note-Taking Resource: S3 Action Summary PDF
    Color Contrast Vitals
    Did You Know...
    Experience It: Red-Green
    Update: Where did the "NoCoffee Vision Simulator" go?
    Experience It: Blue-Yellow
    Experience It: No Color
    Tool For Building An Accessible Color Palette
    How to Check Color Contrast (for virtual reality, apps, software, websites, etc)
    Example: UI Elements
    Section 3 Quiz (8 questions)
    Section 3 Action Summary
    Color Independence

    We’re going to dive into 10 tremendous best practices, all related to color independence! I’m going to show you EXACTLY how to redesign specific elements to be color independent (meaning, not reliant on color to convey meaning), but still colorFUL and aesthetic.

    Color Independence definition:

    "For an interface to be accessible, color should NOT be used as the ONLY visual means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element [that is information-bearing]." - w3.org

    To say that more simply: We (you and I) can’t depend on color to communicate information. Like red to communicate that something is “offline” and green to communicate that something is “online”. Or a color-coded line graph, where you have to be able to see the colors of the lines to know which line corresponds to which item in the legend.

    Note-Taking Resource: S4 Action Summary PDF
    How to Check for Color Independence
    Example: Errors
    Example: Current Menu Item
    Example: Links
    Example: Progress Trackers
    Example: Charts
    Example: Graphs
    Example: Other Data Visualizations
    Summary: Color Independent Data Visualizations
    Activity: Transit Route Map
    Combining Tactics
    Color Dependence in Gaming & Virtual Reality
    Section 4 Quiz (4 questions)
    Section 4 Action Summary
    Wording Interactive Elements

    This section is all about interactive elements. I have 12 really great best practices to teach you. We’re advancing into the nuts and bolts now!

    Action triggers, (like buttons, links, clickable icons, cards, sliders, any other UI elements that are interactive) should all have adequate signifiers to be perceived as interactive (by everyone). "Interactive" meaning, clickable, tappable, swipeable, pinchable, zoomable, all those things.

    All of that said another way: Action triggers need to be styled in a certain way to “look the part”, to “look interactive”.

    Also, all of these action triggers should have a physical presentation that enables us to complete the interaction.

    “Physical presentation” could be size, spacing, position, location, things like that.

    And when I say the action trigger should “enable us to complete the interaction”, here’s an example, if an action trigger is really small and far away from the content it applies to, then it’s not doing its job of “enabling” us to complete the action.

    Note-Taking Resource: S5 Action Summary PDF
    How to Check Interactive Elements (Plus: Do You Use “Affordance” Incorrectly?)
    How to Tell If the Signifiers You Design Are Signifying the Things You Want
    What Are “Norman Doors”
    UX History (Experience Design dates back as far as 4000 BC with Feng Shui)
    Moving into Usability Territory: Key Players
    3 Core Aspects To Design For (When Creating Interactive Elements)
    Button Wording Best Practices
    Link Wording: A Little “Test”
    Why Avoid “Read More” Links (And The Like)
    Link Wording Best Practices
    Wording Alternatives (For Buttons or Links)
    Section 5 Quiz (3 questions)
    Section 5 Action Summary
    Styling Interactive Elements (Part 1: Buttons & The Like)

    In this section, you’re going to learn 9 influential best practices that are all about styling interactive elements! This is going to be so much fun!

    Interactive elements (particularly buttons and links) may seem like the simplest UI elements to design, but every site has them and relies on them. Like relies on them, and that’s what makes them some of the most important elements to design optimally.

    The question we are asking for this section is: Are the interactive elements STYLED to look clickable?

    There are 2 parts to this, and I broke them into 2 separate sections this way the course is nice and organized.

    • So this section is part 1 which covers techniques for styling accessible buttons (and it applies to other similar interactive elements too, like cards, tiles, tabs, menu bars...).

    • And then the following section is part 2 and it covers accessible styling techniques for links (and any other similar clickable elements too like, listed menu items, or breadcrumbs, tree navigation, anything that might have a similar visual presentation as links).

    Note-Taking Resource: S6 Action Summary PDF
    Button or Link: When to Use Which?
    Button Guessing Game & Intro to 7 Techniques for Signifying “Clickability”
    Technique 1: Shape and Consistency (Button or Not)
    Technique 2: Border Radius (Personality)
    Technique 3: Fill and Color (Hierarchy)
    Technique 4: Shadow (Elevation)
    Technique 5: Competition & Priorities
    Technique 6: Proximity (Breathability, Relation, Touch Targets)
    Technique 7: Label Capitalization (Tone of Voice)
    Things to Reserve for Buttons
    When To Be Consistent
    When To Be Inconsistent (aka Distinct)
    When To Be Similar
    Deciding Between The Three (Consistent, Distinct, Similar)
    Section 6 Quiz (4 questions)
    Section 6 Action Summary
    Styling Interactive Elements (Part 2: Links & The Like)

    In this section, I have 5 fascinating best practices to share with you!

    When talking about the styling we apply to text to make it look like a link, I’ve heard it called by many names: Text Decoration, Text Styling, Font Styling, Text Formatting, Text Treatments… you get the gist :) Whichever term you prefer, that’s what we’re talking about in this section.

    Just like with buttons, we are still asking the same question for links: Are they STYLED to look clickable?

    Note-Taking Resource: S7 Action Summary PDF
    Link Styling
    Alternatives to the Underline: Advanced Strategy #1
    Resource: Link Contrast Checker
    Alternatives to the Underline: Advanced Strategy #2
    Alternatives to the Underline: Advanced Strategy #3
    Can You Use a Mix of Link Styles?

    Good to know

    Know what's good
    , what to watch for
    , and possible dealbreakers
    Examines essential design practices that may inadvertently lead to discrimination
    Builds a strong foundation for beginners
    Develops professional skills for designers hoping to improve their accessibility and usability work
    Explores accessible UX design as part of a quality UX design process
    Provides step-by-step guidance on how to seamlessly integrate accessibility into the UX design process
    Teaches designers the exact best practices for designing accessible interfaces that are user-friendly and still beautiful

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    Activities

    Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in How To Design for Accessibility: for UX Designers (WCAG 2.2) with these activities:
    Review written notes from previous courses
    Solidify your understanding of the essential principles of designing accessible interfaces.
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    • Identify the key concepts related to accessibility and user experience.
    • Gather your written notes, handouts, and other materials from previous courses on these topics.
    • Review the key concepts, principles, and guidelines discussed in these materials.
    • Take time to reflect on how these concepts relate to real-world examples of accessible and user-friendly interfaces.
    Join a study group or online forum dedicated to accessibility
    Engage with peers and experts to exchange knowledge, ask questions, and stay up-to-date on best practices.
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    • Identify and join a study group or online community focused on accessibility.
    • Participate actively in discussions, sharing your insights and experiences.
    • Seek feedback and advice from other members on specific accessibility challenges or projects.
    Practice writing alt text for images
    Enhance your skills in creating descriptive and informative alternative text for images.
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    • Find a variety of images online or in your own collection.
    • For each image, write a detailed description that accurately conveys the content, purpose, and visual elements of the image.
    • Review your alt text descriptions and ensure they are concise, specific, and relevant to the overall context of the image.
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    Follow tutorials on color contrast and accessibility
    Gain a deeper understanding of color contrast guidelines and their role in accessible design.
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    • Identify online tutorials or resources that provide comprehensive guidance on color contrast for accessibility.
    • Follow the tutorials step-by-step, practicing the techniques and applying the principles discussed.
    • Experiment with different color combinations and evaluate their accessibility using online tools or resources.
    Read “Web Accessibility: A Developer’s Guide” by Joe Clark
    Expand your knowledge of web accessibility best practices and guidelines.
    View The 2022 Web Almanac on Amazon
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    • Obtain a copy of the book.
    • Read through the book, paying attention to the principles, techniques, and case studies discussed.
    • Make notes and highlight key concepts for future reference.
    Attend a workshop on accessible design and user experience
    Immerse yourself in a dedicated learning environment where you can connect with experts and delve deeper into accessibility.
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    • Identify and register for a reputable workshop on accessible design and user experience.
    • Attend the workshop, actively participate in discussions and hands-on activities.
    • Network with other participants and experts in the field.
    Design a prototype of an accessible website or application
    Put your knowledge into practice by creating a tangible deliverable that demonstrates your understanding of accessible design principles.
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    • Choose a specific website or application to redesign with accessibility in mind.
    • Conduct user research and gather feedback from people with disabilities to understand their needs and preferences.
    • Develop a prototype that incorporates accessible design principles, ensuring it meets the WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 guidelines.
    • Test your prototype with users with disabilities to gather feedback and make necessary improvements.
    Contribute to open-source projects focused on accessibility
    Get hands-on experience in accessibility by contributing to open-source projects that promote inclusivity.
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    • Identify open-source projects on platforms like GitHub or GitLab that are focused on accessibility.
    • Review the project's documentation, codebase, and issue tracker to identify areas where you can contribute.
    • Collaborate with other contributors and project maintainers to propose and implement accessibility-related improvements.

    Career center

    Learners who complete How To Design for Accessibility: for UX Designers (WCAG 2.2) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
    Accessibility Specialist
    Accessibility Specialists are responsible for ensuring that websites and applications are accessible to everyone. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and other stakeholders to create products that meet accessibility standards. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** is highly recommended for Accessibility Specialists, as it will teach you the latest accessibility best practices and techniques. With this knowledge, you'll be able to help organizations create websites and applications that are accessible to everyone.
    User Experience Designer
    As a User Experience Designer (UX Designer), your job is to improve the usability, accessibility, and overall appearance of websites, apps, and other digital products. This requires a deep understanding of how people interact with technology, as well as the ability to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** will help build a foundation that's critical to this job. It will teach you all about the principles of accessible design and how to apply them to your own work. With this knowledge, you'll be able to create inclusive digital experiences that can be used by everyone, regardless of their abilities. Furthermore, our course covers best practices for designing interactive elements, such as buttons and links. This is a knowledge area that can assist UX Designers in creating outstanding digital products.
    Web Designer
    Web Designers are responsible for creating the look and feel of websites. They work closely with UX Designers to ensure that websites are both visually appealing and easy to use. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** can be very helpful for Web Designers, as it will teach you how to create websites that are accessible to everyone. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to reach a wider audience and improve the user experience of your websites.
    Front-End Developer
    Front-End Developers are responsible for translating designs created by UX Designers and Web Designers into code. They work with back-end developers to create fully functional websites and applications. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** can be helpful for Front-End Developers, as it will teach you how to implement accessible design principles into your code. This will help you to create websites and applications that are accessible to everyone.
    Back-End Developer
    Back-End Developers are responsible for the server-side logic of websites and applications. They work with front-end developers to create fully functional websites and applications. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Back-End Developers, as it will teach you how to create accessible APIs and other back-end components. This will help you to ensure that your websites and applications are accessible to everyone.
    Software Engineer
    Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers to create software applications that are both functional and user-friendly. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Software Engineers, as it will teach you how to create accessible software applications. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to reach a wider audience and improve the user experience of your software applications.
    Product Manager
    Product Managers are responsible for the overall success of a product. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and Software Engineers to create products that meet the needs of users. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Product Managers, as it will teach you how to create products that are accessible to everyone. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to reach a wider audience and improve the user experience of your products.
    Information Architect
    Information Architects are responsible for organizing and structuring information in a way that makes it easy for users to find and understand. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers to create websites and applications that are both user-friendly and accessible. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Information Architects, as it will teach you how to create accessible information architectures. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to create websites and applications that are accessible to everyone.
    Interaction Designer
    Interaction Designers are responsible for designing the interactions between users and products. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers to create products that are both user-friendly and accessible. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Interaction Designers, as it will teach you how to create accessible interactions. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to create products that are accessible to everyone.
    Content Strategist
    Content Strategists are responsible for planning, creating, and managing the content of websites and applications. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers to create content that is both user-friendly and accessible. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Content Strategists, as it will teach you how to create accessible content. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to create websites and applications that are accessible to everyone.
    Technical Writer
    Technical Writers are responsible for creating documentation for software applications and other technical products. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, and Front-End and Back-End Developers to create documentation that is both clear and concise. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Technical Writers, as it will teach you how to create accessible documentation. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to create documentation that is accessible to everyone.
    Quality Assurance Analyst
    Quality Assurance Analysts are responsible for testing websites and applications to ensure that they are free of bugs and errors. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and other stakeholders to identify and fix any issues that may affect the user experience. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Quality Assurance Analysts, as it will teach you how to test for accessibility issues. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to ensure that websites and applications are accessible to everyone.
    Project Manager
    Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Project Managers, as it will teach you how to manage accessibility-related projects. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to ensure that websites and applications are accessible to everyone.
    Business Analyst
    Business Analysts are responsible for gathering and analyzing business requirements. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and other stakeholders to define the scope and functionality of websites and applications. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Business Analysts, as it will teach you how to gather and analyze accessibility requirements. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to ensure that websites and applications are accessible to everyone.
    Salesforce Administrator
    Salesforce Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining Salesforce instances. They work with UX Designers, Web Designers, Front-End and Back-End Developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that Salesforce instances are configured correctly and meet the needs of the business. A course on **How To Design for Accessibility** may be helpful for Salesforce Administrators, as it will teach you how to configure Salesforce instances to be accessible to everyone. This is an important skill to have, as it can help you to ensure that Salesforce instances are accessible to everyone.

    Reading list

    We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in How To Design for Accessibility: for UX Designers (WCAG 2.2).
    This document provides the legal requirements for accessibility in the United States, and is essential for anyone involved in the design and development of accessible websites and digital products in the US.
    Introduces the concept of design justice, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and equity in design, including accessibility considerations.
    Focuses specifically on cognitive accessibility, providing practical guidance and best practices for designing interfaces that are accessible to users with cognitive disabilities.
    Provides a comprehensive overview of universal design in education, and is particularly useful for those involved in the design and development of educational materials and environments.
    Explores the emotional aspects of design and their influence on accessibility and usability, promoting a user-centered approach to design.
    Focuses on the design and development of web applications that are accessible to users with disabilities, and is valuable as additional reading.
    A classic in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of human-computer interaction principles, offering a solid foundation for accessibility design.
    A beginner-friendly introduction to user experience design, providing background knowledge relevant to accessibility considerations.

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