This course teaches employers how to use universal design and accessible technology to boost productivity, attract diverse talent, and build a more inclusive, competitive workplace.
This video is sponsored by the Spinal Cord Injury of Ontario.
Accessible Technology and a Level Playing Field
CAN-eng
$0
free
Unaccredited
15 min
Business, Occupational health
0 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2027-06-27
Professions: Allied Health, Student
Faculty
Accreditation
Learning Objective(s)
In this course, you will learn about:
- Understand how to apply universal design principles to ensure that your products can be easily used and accessed by the most people possible, regardless of age or ability.
- Reap the benefits of universal design by reaching a larger segment of the population that extends beyond people with disabilities.
- Understand how accessible technology leads to productivity increase.
- Learn the key differences between assistive and accessible technology.
- Uncover the built-in accessibility features of products and tools that you are already using (Zoom, Google, Smart Phones, Tablets, etc)
- Discover accessible technology that you may not have previously known about, such as Screen Readers, Speech to Text, Screen Magnifiers, AI-Generated Closed Captions and Voice Control.
- Enhance your online communications practices by becoming more accessible.
- Learn how to create accessible plans and policies using the Government of Ontario’s guide.