Digital Accessibility as a Mindset

Learn how to prioritize digital accessibility in your design process from start to finish.

• Introduction
• Why Does Digital Accessibility Matter?
• Building Blocks
• Bringing Everything Together
• Prototyping and Testing
• Final project

Discover the power of digital accessibility and inclusive design in this online course led by Margot Gabel. In a world where accessibility is a basic human right, it is crucial for designers to create user-friendly experiences that can be accessed by anyone, regardless of their abilities. Margot, a passionate Digital Designer and advocate for inclusive design, will guide you through the process of making your website more accessible by improving your approach to UX and UI.

In this course, you will explore the importance of digital accessibility and understand how it benefits not only inclusivity but also your website's ranking on search engines. Margot will teach you essential elements such as color contrasts, typography choices, tone of voice, buttons, and alternative text, all of which play a significant role in creating an inclusive digital experience.

You will delve into user inputs, including keyboards, touch, and voice, and learn how to adapt your design choices to enhance usability. Margot will also guide you in building a highly inclusive design system, developing wireframes, and creating interactive prototypes. Furthermore, you will discover how to extend your inclusivity practices to social media and other digital channels.

• About Me
• Influences
• Introduction to Digital Accessibility
• The Benefits of Digital Accessibility
• Accessibility in Real Life
• Colours and Contrast
• Typefaces and Hierarchy
• Alternative Text and Microcopy
• States
• Animations and Multimedia Controls
• Wireframing for Accessibility
• A Basic and Accessible Design System
• Designing
• The Interactive Prototype
• Testing, Testing, Testing
• Omnichannel Thinking
• Digital accessibility as a mindset