Accessible Web Design and WCAG Fundamentals

Digital experiences should be available to everyone, yet many websites remain unusable for people with disabilities. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in web accessibility, enabling you to create sites that are usable, compliant, and inclusive for all users regardless of how they navigate the web. You will transform your approach to design and development by learning to identify and remove barriers that hinder user interaction. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply international standards to your projects, ensuring they meet the needs of a diverse global audience. What you'll learn: - Understand various disabilities and how they impact web navigation and interaction - Apply WCAG guidelines to ensure technical and visual compliance - Implement ARIA roles and attributes to improve screen reader support - Practice inclusive design principles for cognitive, motor, and sensory impairments - Explore modern accessibility preferences such as reduced motion and dark mode - Utilize text-based testing techniques to identify and fix common accessibility barriers The course begins with essential terminology and an overview of disability types before moving into practical implementation strategies and testing workflows. You will read through clear explanations and code examples designed to make inclusive design a natural part of your process. This course is designed for beginner designers, developers, and content creators who want to build a more inclusive internet. No prior experience with accessibility audits or specialized software is required. Start building a more accessible web today.