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December
New Test Accelerator courses now available!
To support the forthcoming general availability release of the Test Accelerator, Level Access Academy now has two new courses:
- Optimizing your Accessibility Testing Strategy with the Test Accelerator: Learn how the Test Accelerator can enhance your organization’s manual accessibility testing process.
- Running Effective Accessibility Tests with the Test Accelerator: Learn how to use the Test Accelerator to streamline your testing process.
Learn more about these courses in the course catalog.
New course added to the Developer microlearning Series
We now have a new course in the Developer microlearning Series, Why Accessible Development Matters: Explore why accessibility is more than just a legal or business requirement—it’s a personal and professional game-changer.
Learn more about this course in the course catalog.
Revamping UDL: Replacing intro course with a fresh microlearning series
With the release of the UDL Guidelines 3.0 in July 2024, we’ve revamped our Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a microlearning series on Universal Design for Learning. This new microlearning series will cover the same topics with updated information and an easier to navigate structure.
Enhancements to Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In April 2024, the U.S. Attorney General signed a final rule under Title II of the ADA, requiring state and local governments to make their digital services, programs, and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. We've updated our course to reflect these changes.
Get ready for Premium Live Training in 2025
We’re excited to release our Premium Live Training Calendar for Q1! Stay ahead of the curve with exclusive, in-depth sessions designed to enhance your skills and keep you informed on the latest trends. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and get ready to join us!
November
Enhanced learning experience for Academy-only customers
Academy-only customers now have access Level Access Academy! Level Access Academy provides you with a modern and intuitive interface with robust reporting capabilities to drive skill development and knowledge consistency across teams. The new experience makes it even easier to find and use learning content. Additionally you now have access to revamped, role-specific micro-learning series that cover foundational knowledge, platform guidance, and accessibility best practices.
You access the learning experience by going to the new portal and resetting your password. Once you log in, you can find all your previously completed courses and learning paths.
Note:
- Course progress is reset for all courses that were previously in progress.
- Academy-only customers must use http://learn.levelaccess.com/ and should not log in to the legacy portal. The legacy portal is temporarily functional, but won't save your progress.
Enhanced learning experience for AMP customers
AMP customers now have access Level Access Academy! Level Access Academy provides you with a modern and intuitive interface with robust reporting capabilities to drive skill development and knowledge consistency across teams. The new experience makes it even easier to find and use learning content. Additionally you now have access to revamped, role-specific micro-learning series that cover foundational knowledge, platform guidance, and accessibility best practices.
You can seamlessly access the learning experience via Single Sign-On where you can find all your previously completed courses and learning paths.
Note: Course progress is reset for all courses that were previously in progress.
October
Introducing Level Access Academy courses!
Get started with Level Access Academy with two new courses to help you get familiar:
- Navigating the New Level Access Academy Interface: Understand how to navigate the new user interface.
- Generating Reports in Level Access Academy: Teaches Client Managers how to register students for courses and review analytics.
New ARIA courses now available
Learn even more about ARIA with:
- Discovering ARIA 3: ARIA Role Types: Understand ARIA role types, including specialized attributes used to define the specific purpose, behavior, or function of an element within a web page, especially for complex or custom components that don't have native HTML equivalents.
- Discovering ARIA 4: Landmark and Document Structure Roles: Learn about the individual landmark roles, document structure roles, and their native HTML equivalents.
September
Enhanced learning experience for platform customers
As part of our rollout for the enhanced learning platform, platform customers now have access Level Access Academy! Level Access Academy provides you with a modern and intuitive interface with robust reporting capabilities to drive skill development and knowledge consistency across teams. The new experience makes it even easier to find and use learning content. Additionally you now have access to revamped, role-specific micro-learning series that cover foundational knowledge, platform guidance, and accessibility best practices.
You can seamlessly access the learning experience via Single Sign-On where you can find all your previously completed courses and learning paths.
Note: Course progress is reset for all courses that were previously in progress.
New UserWay courses
Learn about UserWay and how to manage it in the platform with the following courses:
- Leveraging UserWay: AI Automation & Level Access: Learn how UserWay tools and AI automation can help you kick-start accessibility programs or provide you with additional accessibility.
- Working with UserWay in the Level Access Platform: Get started with UserWay and learn how to manage it in the platform.
Interested in UserWay? Contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.
August
New developer microlearning series
Learn how to use ARIA attributes effectively with the following microlearning courses:
- Discovering ARIA 1: Accessibility Traits: Identify the five key accessibility traits that ARIA attributes and roles help convey. Explore each of these traits and learn how they contribute to providing the right information and context to users.
- Discovering ARIA 2: The Naming and Description Attributes: Examine how ARIA naming and description attributes can help your users identify user-interface elements and provide context into their function.
Learn more about the new microlearnings in the course catalog.
Updated premium live training calendar for this Fall!
We’re introducing a design-focused four part series led by Karen Hawkins! Register for the premium live trainings from academy or contact your Customer Success Manager for more information.
The table below describes the new training sessions for this fall.
| Title | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overview of Accessible Design in Design Systems, and Style Guide Accessibility | 10/29/2024 | This session is part 1 of a 4-part series in which we’ll discuss the accessible design and documentation considerations for each level of a design system. This first session will provide an overview of the accessibility requirements at each level, as well as discuss things like tokens in style guides. In each session, participants will be provided a Figma file or PowerPoint deck in which they can practice the lessons learned. And each session builds upon the previous, so be sure to attend as many as you can! |
| Component Library Accessibility |
11/19/2024 |
This session is part 2 of a 4-part series in which we’ll discuss the accessible design and documentation considerations for each level of a design system. In this second session, learn how to design common components like buttons, links, radio buttons, checkboxes, and interactive icons to be accessible. In each session, participants will be provided a Figma file or PowerPoint deck in which they can practice the lessons learned. And each session builds upon the previous, so be sure to attend as many as you can! |
| Component Library Accessibility, Continued | 12/3/2024 | This session is part 3 of a 4-part series in which we’ll discuss the accessible design and documentation considerations for each level of a design system. In this third session, learn how to design somewhat-complex components like text inputs, dropdowns, action groups, and search bars to be accessible. In each session, participants will be provided a Figma file or PowerPoint deck in which they can practice the lessons learned. And each session builds upon the previous, so be sure to attend as many as you can! |
| Pattern Library and Page Template Accessibility | 12/17/2024 | This session is part 4 of a 4-part series in which we’ll discuss the accessible design and documentation considerations for each level of a design system. In this fourth session, learn how to design complex patterns like filters, modals, and toolbars to be accessible. In addition, learn the accessibility considerations for page templates. In each session, participants will be provided a Figma file or PowerPoint deck in which they can practice the lessons learned. And each session builds upon the previous, so be sure to attend as many as you can! |
July
New microlearning courses
Learn ways to strategize and test with three new microlearning courses:
- Component testing for Developers and Testers: Understand and use component testing to create an accessible components library.
- Optimizing Your Testing Strategy by Prioritizing Key User Flows: Learn about the impact of testing key user flows and how it can enhance your automated testing strategies.
- Establishing an Accessibility Testing Strategy with Automated Flows: Learn how to integrate automated flows into your testing strategy and understand your results.
Learn more about the new courses in the academy course catalog.
New instructor-led training courses
Learn how to make your presentations and meetings accessible with our two new instructor-led training courses:
- Hosting Accessible Meetings: Whether it’s virtual or in-person, learn how to incorporate accessibility from the planning stage to execution.
- Building Accessible Presentations: Learn how to make accessible presentation files and use the Accessibility Checker tool in Microsoft Office. A version of the course with Google Slides is available upon request.
June
Introducing Live Platform Workshops
We are now offering interactive live workshops to teach you how to maximize the benefits of the Level Access Platform and all its features.
You can join us for new workshops on:
- Automated flows, components, and pages
- Projects & tasks (+Azure, Asana)
- Scoping and service requests
- Webhooks
- AMP conversion
- SDKs
Developer Learning Series
Learn about accessible development with the new Developer Learning Series. The Developer Learning Series introduces the following courses:
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Introducing ARIA
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ARIA and Related Accessibility Technologies
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Understanding ARIA's Golden Rule
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Testing for Accessibility with the Desktop Crawler
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Leveraging the Desktop Crawler for Accessibility
Learn more about these courses in the Access Academy course catalog.
May
Introducing the in-platform navigation guide!
To support you in your AMP to platform transition, we're introducing an in-platform navigation guide! The guide will help you identify where features and functionalities exist in the platform with links to our Help Center articles with more information.
Accessibility Design Heuristics Learning Series
Learn how to effectively incorporate accessibility into your design practices with four new microlearning videos:
- What is contrast?
- How to apply contrast design heuristics
- Visible form labels
- Label placement
April
Introducing the AMP to platform transition hub!
Find all the resources you need for your AMP to platform transition in our new Help Center section, AMP to platform transition hub. The hub is a one-stop-shop for all the resources and support you’ll need for a seamless transition. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our customer success experts for further assistance.
New course: Testing Automation with Level Access SDKs
Access Academy now has a course on the Level Access testing SDKs! Learn about the testing SDKs, how to effectively integrate SDKs into your test automation framework, and more.
Course updates
These courses have minor updates to content and functionality. If you've taken these courses, you likely don't need to retake them.
- Accessibility Policy and Planning
- Assistive Technology
- Creating Accessible Emails
- Disability Etiquette
- Introduction to Digital Accessibility
- Learn the Fundamentals of ARIA
- Overview of VPATs and ACRs
- Screen Reader Training, Evaluation and Conclusion
- Testing Mobile Accessibility on iOS for Testers
- Writing Meaningful Alternative Text
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