Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 50 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Week 1: Introduction to Accessible InDesignWe establish accessibility fundamentals and clarify InDesign’s role in producing accessible PDFs.8
- 1.1Objectives
- 1.2Why Accessibility Matters
- 1.3How Assistive Technologies Access Documents
- 1.4Accessibility Regulations and Standards
- 1.5Accessibility at the Source vs. Remediation
- 1.6Common Accessibility Anti-Patterns
- 1.7Summary: Introduction to Accessible InDesign
- 1.8Quiz: Introduction to Accessible InDesign5 Questions
- Week 2: Building Accessible TextWe define structure, hierarchy, and language using InDesign’s text features so assistive technologies can accurately read and navigate our documents.10
- Week 3: Making Images and Graphics AccessibleWe ensure images and graphics are accessible by applying meaningful alternative text, correctly identifying decorative content, and handling complex visuals so all users can access visual information.9
- 3.1Objectives
- 3.2Decorative Images
- 3.3Alternative Text for Informational Images and Graphics
- 3.4Alt Text Decision-Making
- 3.5Image Placement and Reading Order Considerations
- 3.6Avoiding Comon Image Accessibility Issues
- 3.7Summary: Making Images and Graphics Accessible
- 3.8Quiz: Making Images and Graphics Accessible5 Questions
- 3.9Mid-Course Assignment: Accessible Text Formatting in InDesign
- Week 4: Creating Accessible TablesWe build accessible tables with repeated headers and clear structure to ensure assistive technologies can interpret tabular content accurately.10
- 4.1Objectives
- 4.2Structuring Tables with Proper Headers
- 4.3Header Rows and Tables That Span Multiple Pages
- 4.4Merged and Multi-Level Headers
- 4.5Understanding Header Relationships and Scope
- 4.6Reading Order and Table Flow
- 4.7Using Table Summaries for Complex Data
- 4.8Avoiding Table Accessibility Shortcuts
- 4.9Summary: Creating Accessible Tables
- 4.10Quiz: Creating Accessible Tables5 Questions
- Week 5: Colour Contrast and Visual LegibilityWe evaluate and correct colour contrast so text and visual information remain readable for users with low vision and colour vision deficiencies.8
- Week 6: Navigation, References, and Document MetadataWe create navigable documents by using InDesign’s features for links, references, and metadata so users can efficiently move through content using assistive technologies.8
- Week 7: Layout, Reading Order, and Final ProductionWe ensure complex layouts read correctly with assistive technologies and prepare documents for final, accessible PDF delivery.6
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