Accessibility (MYDA)
Accessibility (MYDA) – Making Your Documents Accessible
Around 20% of people in developed countries may struggle to read and understand your digital documents, unless they have been made accessible using formatting and writing tools. This is due to low vison and blindness, disability, illness, injury, literacy levels, age factors or other impairments.
Delivery: E-learning course.
Duration: Up to 2 hours, self-paced, split into modules.
DESCRIPTION
The MYDA program gives you everything you need to Make Your Documents Accessible. Aligned with WCAG requirements, we cover: What accessibility is, why it’s important, who is responsible, what tools are available, and how to apply these tools effectively. It’s unique, experiential, engaging, challenging and illuminating.
AIMS
- Drive positive outcomes for people with disability and other factors preventing them from accessing digital content.
- Facilitate and enable a more inclusive workplace and the many benefits that brings.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will learn guidelines, tools and techniques for creating accessible, comprehensible documents. In particular:
- What digital accessibility means in terms of government and industry content.
- Why they should use accessibility tools and resources to enable access.
- That they are personally responsible for ensuring their documents are accessible.
- When to use accessibility tools and resources, and Where to find them.
- How to use these tools to make their documents MORE accessible
LEARNER BENEFITS
- Expand Audience Reach and Appeal: Make your messages accessible to a broader audience, increasing engagement and impact.
- Enhance Lives and Independence: Improve the independence and self-esteem of those accessing your documents with accessible content.
- Advance Your Career and Skills: Open doors to promotions, diversity-focused roles, and improve your computer skills and confidence through accessibility techniques.
- Improve Communication and Writing: Organise thoughts more effectively, reducing reader frustration and ensuring clearer, more efficient communication.
- Boost Professional and Departmental Reputation: Enhance your personal industry standing and your department’s credibility by demonstrating inclusivity and accessibility.