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August
Course updates
These courses have have undergone moderate to major content updates. If you've taken these courses, you may want to retake them to get the most out of this content.
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Disability Etiquette
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Communication and Sensitivity for Customer Service Representatives
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Creating Accessible Emails
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Authoring a VPAT
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Testing with NVDA
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Establishing an audit methodology
The courses in the table below have undergone moderate to major content updates. Some have been renamed, split up, or consolidated.
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Introduction to Accessibility for Web Developers |
Integrating accessibility into development for Web Developers |
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Introduction to Accessibility in IT Procurement |
Overview of VPATs and ACRs |
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Creating Accessible Documents using Excel |
Document Accessibility: Microsoft Excel |
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Creating Accessible Materials for Conferences and Events |
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Overview of WCAG |
WCAG in Detail |
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Web Accessibility Testing |
Testing for Web Accessibility |
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Introduction to Assistive Technology |
Assistive Technology |
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Mobile Accessibility Basics |
Testing mobile application accessibility in iOS and Android |
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Mobile Accessibility Testing |
Testing mobile website accessibility in iOS and Android |
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Introduction to ARIA |
Learn the fundamentals of ARIA |
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Social Media Accessibility |
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Introduction to Accessibility for QA and Testers |
Understanding digital accessibility for Testers and Quality Assurance Specialists |
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Testing with screen readers for accessibility: A user-flow case study |
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Introduction to iOS Mobile Accessibility for Testers |
Testing mobile accessibility on iOS for Testers |
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Introduction to Smartphone Accessibility |
Making mobile experiences accessible |
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Fundamentals of Accessibility Testing |
Learning the fundamentals of accessibility testing |
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Introduction to JAWS |
Testing with JAWS |
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Introduction to iOS Mobile Accessibility for Developers |
Developing accessible experiences for iOS |
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Introduction to Android Mobile Accessibility for Developers |
Developing accessible experiences for Android |
Academy Enhancements
The Access Academy learner dashboard got a refresh!
- The learner data and catalog that used to live on one main homepage has been split into three tabs: Dashboard, Catalog, and a new Support tab.
- Note that these changes only impact Level Access Platform users. AMP users will see the same dashboard as always.
May
New courses
There are three brand new courses available in Access Academy:
- Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an approach to curriculum design that promotes access, participation, and engagement for all, including those with disabilities.
- Accessibility Policy and Planning: Learn about the importance of having an accessibility policy, the key elements of an accessibility policy, and the benefits of implementing such a policy.
- Accessible Documents Overview: Learn about the features of an accessible document, the importance of each feature, and why it's essential to format the feature correctly so any user can access the document.
Updated activity widget
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Content updates
These courses contain updated content:
- Document Accessibility: Basic Acrobat Pro DC
- Document Accessibility: Microsoft PowerPoint
- Document Accessibility: Microsoft Word
- Formatting and Other Considerations for Content Designers
- Introduction to iOS Mobile Accessibility for Testers (renamed Testing Mobile Accessibility on iOS for Testers)
- Screen Reader Training
- Writing Accessible Copy for Content Designers
- Writing Meaningful Alt Text
- Introduction to ADA (renamed Understanding the ADA)
- Introduction to AODA for Digital Experts (renamed Understanding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA))
- Introduction To Accessibility For Designers (renamed Understanding Accessible Design)
- Establishing an Audit Methodology
- Introduction To Smartphone Accessibility
- Introduction to Section 508 (renamed Understanding Section 508)
- Introduction to the CVAA (renamed Understanding the CVAA)
- Introduction To Screen Readers For Testers
- Overview Of WCAG
- Introduction to Digital Accessiblity
- Mobile Accessibility Testing (renamed Testing Mobile Website Accessibility)
General course updates
These courses contain small cosmetic updates that don't affect their content:
- Alternative Text Basics for Content Designers (renamed Writing Alternative Text for Content Designers)
- Writing Basics for Content Designers (renamed Understanding Accessible Copy for Content Designers)
Can’t find a course? Contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.