Course outline

    1. Course outline

    2. How to use the course

    3. Pre-course survey

    4. Introduction

    5. How vision impairment affects vision

    6. Accessing information with blindness or low vision

    1. Creating accessible content

    2. Key principles of accessible documents and emails

    3. Colour and contrast

    4. Alternative text for images

    5. Writing alt text for an image

    6. Hyperlinks, lists and tables

    7. Charts

    8. Different file types

    9. Post-course survey

About this course

  • Free
  • Level: Beginner
  • Two interactive units (15 to 45 mins each)
  • Downloadable PDF job aid

After completing this course, you'll be able to:

  • Describe why you should create accessible content

  • List different types of vision impairment and their impact

  • Describe how people who are blind or have low vision often access information

  • List the key principles of accessible documents and emails

Frequently asked questions

  • What do I get when I sign up?

    You get immediate access to all course lessons, which include interactive activities, questions and videos as well as a PDF resource that you can refer to both during and after the course. The course is very easy to access - you’ll be learning and applying your knowledge straight away.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most people complete the course in around 45 to 60 minutes, but allow 90 minutes.

  • When can I start the course?

    Introduction to Accessible Content is a self-paced online course, so you decide when you start and when you finish. You could complete the course in one go, or over several sessions. In either case, you'll always have access to the course content.

  • Can I enrol multiple people at once?

    Yes! Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss group enrolment.

  • I still have questions. How do I contact you?

    No problem - we would love to answer your questions. Please send us an email at [email protected].