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: Foundations of Accessibility and Universal Design
About This Course
Price: $25.00 USD Members
This course introduces the foundational ideas of disability, inclusion, and the models that shape how society understands disability. You’ll explore where barriers begin, why they persist, and how to start dismantling them—building the “why” behind every choice you’ll make as an accessibility professional. The course also covers how to create spaces, products, and experiences that work for everyone from the start, focusing on how universal design builds inclusivity directly into what we create. Topics include an overview of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the seven foundational principles of universal design.
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 hours
- CPWA: 2 hours
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.