Web accessibility/WACC102/Syllabus

Participants in the WACC102 course reside in different time zones. We recommend that you follow the course in your own time zone. For example, Monday means your Monday and not the time zone where the lead facilitator is located.

Session	Dates
Getting started	Independent study before starting the course.
Session 0	Independent study before starting the course.
Session 1	Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 2	Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 3	Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 4	Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 5	Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 6	Independent study (recommend 2 days)

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Getting started

Course overview

Familiarise yourself with the course site and course guide.

• Dates: Independent study before starting the course.
• Resources:
  1. About WACC102
  2. Start here
  3. Course Guide
• Key activities:
  1. Complete the OERu new participant survey OERu new participant survey (optional).
  2. Complete the 5 things you should do before starting the course

Session 1

Understanding the Big Picture

Background about disability, accessibility, and related standards and legislation.

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
• Topics:
  1. Start here
  2. Types of Disabilities and Barriers
  3. The Business Case for Accessibility
  4. AODA Background
  5. North American Digital Accessibility Laws and Regulations
  6. International Digital Accessibility Regulations

• Activities:
  1. Self-Test 1
  2. Activity: One-Minute Elevator Pitch

Session 2

The Committee and the Champion

Finding the right person to lead the effort, and assembling an accessibility committee.

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
• Topics:
  1. Identifying Key Areas and People
  2. Establishing an Accessibility Committee
  3. Characteristics of a Digital Accessibility Champion

• Activities
  1. Self-Test 2
  2. Activity: To Be or Not to Be the Accessibility Champion

Session 3

Creating Digital Accessibility Culture

Developing a culture of accessibility in an organization.

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
• Topics:
  1. Assessing an Organization’s Current Digital Accessibility Status
  2. Planning Possible Solutions
  3. Developing a Company-Wide Strategy
  4. Workshops and Training Opportunities
  5. Developing Organization Accessibility Guidelines
  6. Monitoring Adherence to Guidelines
  7. Managing the Impact of Change
• Activities:
  1. Self-Test 3
  2. Self-Test 4
  3. Self-Test 5
  4. Activity: Responding to Resistance

Session 4

Procurement and Accessibility Policy

Strategies for purchasing accessible IT, and defining procurement, and other aspects of accessibility practice for an organization, in a policy.

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
• Topics:
  1. Digital Accessibility Policy
  2. Procurement as Part of Digital Accessibility Policy
  3. Procuring Accessible Information Technology
  4. Creating an Accessibility Statement
  5. Stating Accessibility Requirements
  6. Assessing Vendor Knowledge of Accessibility
  7. Accessibility Questions During Product Demonstrations
  8. Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
  9. Getting a Second Opinion
  10. Contract for Accessibility
  11. Working with Vendors

• Activities:
  1. Self-Test 6
  2. Self-Test 6
  3. Activity: Critique Accessibility Claims

Session 5

Hiring Accessibility Staff

Hiring people with disabilities can diversify your workforce. Include accessibility skills and knowledge in hiring criteria.

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
• Topics:
  1. Hiring Knowledgeable Staff
  2. Hiring People with Disabilities
  3. Accessible Web Developers
  4. Web/IT Accessibility Specialist
  5. Accessibility Interview Questions

• Activities:
  1. Self-Test 8
  2. Activity: Find an IT Accessibility Professional Job Description

Session 6

Final Project

Gather what you have learned and create an accessibility policy for The Sharp Clothing Company

• Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)

• Activities:
  1. Final Project and Self-Test 9