How long will the course take to complete?
The course is self-paced, providing you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. The course will take up to 2 hours to complete start to finish.
Mini Course Series: Understanding Disabilities, Barriers, and Solutions
About This Course
Price: $25.00 USD Members
This course takes a deep dive into the world of disabilities, moving beyond medical definitions to explore how societal attitudes, physical environments, and systemic structures create barriers. You'll gain insights into diverse disability experiences, from sensory and mobility challenges to cognitive differences and invisible conditions. You'll learn about practical solutions like universal design principles, assistive technologies, and inclusive policies that level the playing field.
Through structured sections based on the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Body of Knowledge, you'll dive into key concepts that are crucial for fostering equity and belonging in our communities, schools, workplaces, and beyond.
For current IAAP Certification holders, this course serves as an excellent refresher and includes dedicated content on the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882).
This course was developed by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Students and educators, HR & DE&I professionals
- Aspiring accessibility advocates, community leaders
- Anyone looking to build a more inclusive world
Education Credits
This course is eligible for the following IAAP Education Credits:
- CPACC: 2 Education Credits
- CPWA: 2 Education Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have access to the course material?
After purchase, you will have 6 months to access the course material. After this, material will need to be purchased again to continue learning.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course?
No, you will not receive a separate certificate of completion for this course.
I am having an issue accessing or navigating the course, who can I contact?
Please send a detailed e-mail to iaapsupport@accessibilityassociation.org outlining the issue you have found in the course. Our team will work as quickly as possible to have it resolved. The course discussion boards are not regularly monitored, so adding issues there will not prompt a quick response.
What web browser should I use?
The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.