Introduction to Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Design

In today's digital world, creating web content that everyone can access is not just a best practice—it is a fundamental necessity. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of digital accessibility, helping you understand how users with diverse abilities interact with the web. You will transition from having a basic awareness of accessibility to confidently applying inclusive design principles and technical standards to your digital projects. What you'll learn: Understand foundational definitions of accessibility, disability, and inclusive design; Explore how assistive technologies like screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, and contrast tools operate; Apply semantic HTML and ARIA landmarks to structure readable and navigable web pages; Identify and fix common accessibility barriers in text, color contrast, and media; Practice evaluating web content using modern automated testing tools and manual checklist audits. The course begins with essential terminology and the social model of disability before moving into practical design patterns, semantic structure, and modern testing workflows. You will read comprehensive explanations, review clear code examples, and complete practical written exercises. Designed for beginners, including developers, designers, content creators, and product managers, with no prior accessibility experience required. Start reading today to build a more inclusive digital experience for everyone.