Accessibility in Tech

~60 min · 15 stations

Accessibility in Tech is a self-paced learning path in Computer Science & AI, free to read, written at General Public / 9th Grade reading level. Across 15 structured stations, you will work through the core ideas step by step, each with a short quiz to check your understanding. By the end you will be able to identify core principles of inclusive design; trace the evolution of human-computer interaction; categorize various user needs in technology.

Conductor

Welcome aboard. This path maps the essential landscape of digital inclusion — from basic design to complex code. Grab your gear and prepare to build for everyone.

What you will learn

Complete each station to unlock the next.

FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify core principles of inclusive design

Station 01: Defining Digital Accessibility▶

• Trace the evolution of human-computer interaction

Station 02: The History of Assistive Tech▶

• Categorize various user needs in technology

Station 03: Understanding User Diversity▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Interpret WCAG standards for web development

Station 04: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines▶

• Analyze how screen readers interpret code

Station 05: Screen Reader Fundamentals▶

• Design interfaces with high visual clarity

Station 06: Color Contrast and Visibility▶

• Implement focus states for non-mouse users

Station 07: Keyboard Navigation Logic▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Construct accessible documents using proper tags

Station 08: Semantic HTML Structures▶

• Apply ARIA roles for complex components

Station 09: ARIA Labeling Techniques▶

• Create captions for audio and video

Station 10: Accessible Multimedia Design▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Optimize touch targets for mobile devices

Station 11: Mobile App Accessibility▶

• Deploy scanners to identify common errors

Station 12: Automated Testing Tools▶

• Perform human-led accessibility inspections

Station 13: Manual Auditing Workflows▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Integrate accessibility into development lifecycles

Station 14: Inclusive Project Management▶

• Predict trends in adaptive intelligence

Station 15: Future of Accessible AI▶

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