Accessibility Training
UMC Digital is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive digital environment where everyone has equal access to information and resources. To achieve this goal, we prioritize providing comprehensive and engaging accessibility training programs to everyone.
These trainings are designed to empower individuals across all departments and roles to understand and implement accessibility best practices in their daily work.
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UMC is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of accessibility trainings designed to empower employees at all levels. We understand that navigating the many training options can be challenging.
To help you make informed decisions about your professional development, we have created this guide. It's designed to help you identify the trainings that best align with your specific role and responsibilities, as well as your availability.
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to integrate accessibility best practices into your daily work, fostering a more inclusive environment for everyone.
1. Content Creators:
Looking for a quick and engaging way to learn the essentials of digital accessibility? This video-based course, part of Deque's Fast Track series, is designed for non-technical professionals like you.
In this course, you'll gain a foundational understanding of accessibility and learn practical strategies for creating digital content that everyone can access and enjoy.
2. Document Creators:
This course offers a foundational understanding of accessibility principles for both web and document creation. It's designed with you in mind if you:
- Create documents, social media posts, or website content.
- Want to learn how to make your content more accessible.
- Don't have a technical background in HTML or other coding languages.
In this course, you'll learn practical strategies for creating content that is inclusive and usable for everyone, regardless of their abilities. No prior technical knowledge is required!
3. Designers:
This engaging video-based course is part of Deque's new Fast Track series, designed to empower designers with a foundational understanding of accessibility principles.
In this course, you'll gain a quick and practical introduction to the key topics that impact your role in creating accessible designs. The Fast Track courses aren't meant to replace comprehensive training, but they provide a solid starting point and help you build your accessibility skills efficiently.
This training is ideal if you want to:
- Get up and running with accessibility in a short amount of time.
- Gain a broad overview of accessibility concepts.
- Lay the groundwork for more in-depth learning.
4. Developers:
In this course, you'll gain a solid foundation in the most critical accessibility topics, giving you the knowledge you need to start building more inclusive websites. This series is a fantastic starting point for your accessibility journey, and it paves the way for more comprehensive training if you want to dive deeper.
This training is perfect if you're a web developer who wants to:
- Quickly grasp the core concepts of web accessibility.
- Learn practical strategies for building accessible websites.
- Lay the groundwork for more in-depth learning.
5. Learning Experience Designers:
Ready to dive into the world of Accessibility in Learning Experience (LX) Design? We've got you covered! Explore these valuable university resources to kickstart your journey: