Assistive Technology Fundamentals

Join us for our Assistive Technology Fundamentals training, where you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how assistive and adaptive technology is used by millions of people with disability to navigate the digital world.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to create more accessible digital environments, including practical guidance on how to use assistive technology when testing for key accessibility principles within websites and digital content.

You’ll gain practical insights into how assistive technology, such as screen readers, operate and learn how accessible content creation and development is essential to ensuring these technologies work effectively.

Time and Date

This training course consists of two 2 hour sessions:

• Session 1: Wed 13th November - 12pm-2pm (AEDT) 
• Session 2:  Wed 20th November - 12pm-2pm (AEDT)

Both sessions will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams.

Who should attend?

This course is for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of how people with disability and the technology they use interact with the digital world, but will be particularly useful for:

• Designers
• Developers
• Testers
• BA’s or Project Managers

What you’ll learn

An introduction to digital accessibility exploring types of disability and the Web Content Accessibility guidelines.

• A brief look at how assistive technology has evolved over time.
• The difference between adaptive and assistive technologies.
• How people use a variety of assistive technologies such as braille displays, switch devices, vision assistance technology and screen readers.
• How to use a desktop and mobile screen reader.
• The fundamentals of keyboard accessibility.

About TTC Digital Accessibility Practice

TTC Global is a leading provider of digital accessibility services, dedicated to ensuring that digital platforms and content are accessible for all. As an experienced team of digital accessibility specialists, we have worked closely with business, non-profit and government agencies to assess, implement, and maintain accessibility standards across websites, apps, and other digital environments. With a deep understanding of global accessibility guidelines, our mission is to help clients create inclusive digital experiences, whether that be with an accessibility audit, consulting or training.