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Course Description

Over 61 million Americans (about 26% of the population) have some kind of disability and millions more suffer temporary disabilities. Many of those, by law, should be able to access all kinds of technology. In reality, we know that it is difficult to meet the accessibility needs of so many people who are dealing with disparate and sometimes contradictory needs. In this class, you will be introduced to the world of accessibility and inclusive design. You will learn about assistive devices, designing for accessibility, why using plain language can help everyone and how to test for accessibility and usability.

Course Outline

  • Session 1: Intro to accessibility (includes an introduction to assistive devices)
  • Session 2: Planning accessible products from the start
  • Session 3: Plain language – useful for everyone
  • Session 4: Testing accessibility (tools and usability testing)

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Registration Notes

  • Register early to secure your spot, using the SMU CAPE Student Portal. Please be aware that insufficient enrollment may cause course cancellation.
  • If you need registration assistance or would like to enroll after online registration has closed, please call 214-768-2273 or contact smuthink@smu.edu.

 

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Section Title
Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Type
Live Sessions
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 06, 2025 to Mar 27, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $695.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes
Students will interact with instructors and other students through Zoom and SMU's Learning Management System (Canvas). To maximize classroom instruction and your learning experience, we encourage the use of video and audio devices during the Zoom meeting, if available.
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