Foundations of Web Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Building accessible digital products is a fundamental skill for modern developers, designers, and content creators. Ensuring your websites and applications are usable by everyone—including people with disabilities—improves overall usability, compliance, and reach. This course guides you step by step through the principles of digital accessibility, teaching you how to evaluate and improve digital experiences with clarity and confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational accessibility terminology, user diversity, and assistive technology workflows - Apply core Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to real-world digital content - Structure accessible interfaces using semantic HTML and proper document hierarchies - Implement keyboard navigation, logical tab order, and clear focus indicators - Use ARIA roles, states, and properties responsibly to enhance dynamic elements - Practice evaluating digital interfaces through manual inspection and automated testing methods You will begin with essential concepts and foundational definitions before moving into practical markup techniques, navigation patterns, and accessibility assessment routines. This course is created for beginners, designers, developers, and product managers with no prior accessibility background required. Start reading today to make your digital work truly inclusive.