Training
All training begins with the Basic Accessibility Guidelines, which apply to all electronic information technology.
» Basic Accessibility Guidelines
We offer other types of general and specialized training, described below.
Deque University
Deque University is an online digital accessibility training platform that provides self-paced courses on a wide variety of topics: web accessibility, document accessibility, accessibility testing, customer service, and more. Courses are designed for a wide range of technical skills from easy to advanced.
It is recommended that all employees complete the following courses:
- Serving Customers with Disabilities
- Disability Etiquette Basics
- Effective Communication, Part 1: Communication in Person
- Effective Communication, Part 2: Remote Communication
- Accessibility Fundamentals - Disabilities, Guidelines, and Laws
You may take any additional courses that meet your interests and technical skill level.
Access to Deque University is free. To request access, please contact [email protected].
LinkedIn Learning
An accessibility curriculum has been compiled via a playlist on LinkedIn Learning. These courses are self-paced and include the following:
- Adding Captions to PowerPoint Presentations
- Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Office
- Creating Accessible PDFs Using Acrobat DC
» LinkedIn Learning Accessibility Collection
To access the playlist, you must first log in to LinkedIn Learning through MyFIT.
Google Products
» Google Docs and Presentations
Adobe Products
» PDF Accessibility Overview (scroll down for Characteristics of Accessible PDF files)