Sometimes when you hear terms like “accessibility” or “accessible design” you may feel intimidated. You may have googled “accessibility,” but found the resources were complicated or hard to understand - and you didn’t know where to start.

In this class, we’ll break down the different aspects UX/UI designers need to consider when designing for accessibility. Through activities and examples, you’ll get a sense of the different types of impairments and assistive technology (AT) to help people navigate sites and apps. We’ll go over what tools and techniques you can use to help make your designs be more accessible. This class is great for those who are starting in UX/UI design, as well as seasoned designers who want to know more about accessibility.

For the class project, you’ll be able to practice some of the tools and use the techniques to design with accessibility in mind.

By the end of this class, you’ll be able to:

Explain different types of impairments and how it affects people’s abilities to navigate and comprehend a site or app
Explain how people can use assistive technology to help navigate and comprehend a site or app
Use best practices and tools to create accessible user experiences

Before you know it, “accessible design” won’t feel intimidating and will be part of your natural process!

Divya Koneti

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