Accessibility

Learner Objectives

This introductory course is designed for web developers who want to integrate accessibility best practices into their development workflow from the start. Participants will gain a solid understanding of digital accessibility, including the importance of inclusive design and the legal and ethical considerations driving compliance.

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Learn how to:

• Describe how users with disabilities experience color
• Identify common accessibility failures with color and their solutions
• Describe digital tools to test and apply accessible color contrast

Learner Objectives

This introductory course is tailored for designers who are new to digital accessibility and want to build inclusive design practices from the ground up. Participants will learn the foundational principles of accessibility, including why it matters, who it impacts, and how it fits into the overall user experience. 

The training will cover key topics such as color contrast, readable typography, keyboard navigation, and designing with screen readers in mind. Designers will also explore real-world examples of accessible and inaccessible designs, and gain practical tips for incorporating accessibility into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. By the end of the course, designers will leave with a strong understanding of how to create visually compelling, user-friendly designs that are inclusive of all users.

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This advanced spreadsheet accessibility training is designed for users who are already familiar with basic accessibility principles in Excel or Google Sheets and want to deepen their expertise. 

Learner Objectives

This training course focuses on how to create accessible PDFs from Google Docs, ensuring that your digital documents are usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

Learner Objectives

This course offers comprehensive training on creating accessible Excel documents that can be effectively used by all individuals, including those with disabilities. Participants will learn how to structure spreadsheets in a way that supports screen reader navigation, including proper use of headers, defined table structures, and meaningful worksheet names. 

The training also covers best practices for color contrast, use of alt text for charts and images, avoiding merged cells, and ensuring keyboard accessibility. Additionally, attendees will explore how to use Excel’s built-in accessibility checker and apply formatting techniques that improve clarity and usability. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create Excel files that are both functional and accessible to all users.

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This course provides practical, hands-on training for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations. Participants will learn how to design slides that are inclusive and usable for all audiences, including individuals with disabilities. The training covers key accessibility principles such as using proper slide structure, meaningful reading order, color contrast, alt text for images, accessible fonts, and more. 

Attendees will also explore PowerPoint’s built-in accessibility checker and tips for ensuring content remains accessible when shared or presented. Whether you're creating materials for internal meetings or public presentations, this course will equip you with the tools to ensure your slides are clear, engaging, and accessible to everyone.

Learner Objectives

This course will guide participants through the essential steps of making Microsoft Word documents accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. You’ll learn how to apply accessibility best practices from the start—such as using built-in heading styles, meaningful hyperlink text, and accessible tables—while also gaining experience with Word’s Accessibility Checker and other helpful tools.

Whether you're creating reports, memos, or templates, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to ensure your content is usable, readable, and compliant with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 and Section 508). No prior accessibility experience is required—just a willingness to learn and improve the impact of your work.

This course was developed by the State of Colorado OIT, TAP team. 

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Define web accessibility and discuss state and federal accessibility laws.
• Understand the fundamentals of accessible website content and development.
• Apply the web content and development fundamentals to creating accessible web experiences.

Completion Time

This course should take about 45-60 minutes to complete.

Completion Requirement

The final exam must be completed with a minimum score of 80% to receive credit for the course.

This course was developed by the State of Colorado OIT TAP team.

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Identify what digital accessibility is and why it is important.
2. Understand the fundamentals of accessibility.
3. Apply the fundamentals to your daily work.

Completion Time

Completion Requirement

This course was developed by the State of Colorado OIT, TAP team. 

It is essential for the State of Colorado to provide accessible digital products for our internal employees, as well as the broader Colorado public. This course is designed with the goal of delivering tips for writing meaningful alternative text. Throughout this course we will discuss the purpose of alternative text, when and how to use it, and best practices for writing meaningful and effective alternative text. 

By the end of this course, you will: 

• Understand the purpose of alternative text. 

• Understand how to write meaningful and descriptive alternative text for images displaying content. 

• Understand how to effectively utilize alternative text to create accessible experiences. 

This course should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

The final exam must be completed with a minimum score of 80% in order to receive credit for the course.