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Accessibility Unlocked: Learn the Basics of Web Accessibility in Short, Easy-to-Follow Videos
on-demand course

Accessibility Unlocked: Learn the Basics of Web Accessibility in Short, Easy-to-Follow Videos

with Homer Gaines
December 2025
Beginner
1h 39m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Overview

Regardless of skill level or role in a company, accessibility is everyone’s responsibility. This on-demand course will help learners understand how to approach accessibility and how to apply the guidelines found in the WCAG so they can build inclusive products. Learners will also gain a realistic perspective on how building accessible products is not as difficult as it is often made out to be.

What you’ll learn and how to apply it

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of accessibility and its role in creating inclusive digital experiences.
  • Learn how to identify and address common accessibility barriers encountered in web content, mobile apps, and software.
  • Develop practical skills in using accessibility evaluation tools and techniques.
  • Gain knowledge of WCAG success criteria and how to apply them to improve product accessibility.
  • Explore strategies for incorporating accessibility into the entire product development lifecycle.
  • Cultivate a mindset of inclusivity and a commitment to creating accessible products for all users.

This course is for you because

  • You're a developer who wants to understand how the WCAG applies to web-based products.
  • You're a designer who wants to learn how the WCAG applies to product design.
  • You're an author who wants to understand how to write accessible content.
  • You're a project manager, leadership, and/or project stakeholder who needs to be aware of how accessibility affects the company.

Prerequisites

  • No prior knowledge is required. The information in this course is suitable for all viewers at all levels.
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ISBN: 0642572080143