Inclusive Design (Virtual) - September 2023: Vision Australia

Inclusive Design

Course description:

This course is a practical introduction to inclusive design. You will learn actionable tips and principles on how to create digital products that are accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities, diverse abilities, and needs.

In this course, attendees will:

1. Be introduced to inclusive design concepts and theory

2. Learn practical evidence-based top tips when designing for:

• Vision loss
• Screen magnifier
• Screen readers
• Hearing loss
• Physical and motor disabilities
• Cognitive and learning disabilities
• Mental health

3. Apply these tips immediately with practical practice design review.

Who this course is for:

The course is aimed at user experience designers, user experience researchers, user-interface designers, and product designers.

What to expect and prepare:

The training sessions are live and interactive, and participation is highly encouraged. Each attendee requires access to a desktop or laptop computer with a good internet connection and a headset or microphone and speakers. Instructions for Zoom will be sent with the invitation. 

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to inclusive design

• What is disability?
• ​The law, ethics, and beyond
• What is inclusive design?​
• Broader beneficial impact​

Module 2: Inclusive design patterns and application

• Designing for vision loss​
• Screen magnifier-specific patterns
• Conduct an inclusive design review (focus on vision loss and screen magnifier)

Module 3: Inclusive design patterns and application (continued)

• Screen reader-specific patterns
• Conduct an inclusive design review (focus on screen reader)
• Designing for hearing loss
• Designing for physical and motor disabilities

Module 4: Inclusive design patterns, application and methodology

• Designing for cognitive and learning disabilities
• Designing for mental health
• Conduct an inclusive design review (bringing it all together)
• Inclusive methodology

Course Materials

You will be provided with a copy of the module slides and a list of resources for further reading.

Timetable

Thursdays 2pm to 4pm AEST

September 7, 14, 21, 28

Cost and Inclusions

Price listed is per person, including GST. 

• $695 full fee
• $635 (group booking over 4 attendees)

Cancellations

You may only cancel your registration by written notice to digitalaccess@visionaustralia.org. If notification of cancellation is received by Vision Australia: (i) more than 14 days prior to the event, a full refund of your registration fees, less an administration fee of $16.95, will be provided; (ii) between 7 and 14 days prior to the event, a refund of 50% of your registration fees, less an administration fee of $16.95, will be provided; (iii) less than 7 days prior to the event, registration fees will not be refunded.

Course enquiries

Phone: 1300 367 055  
Email: digitalaccess@visionaustralia.org