UniSC Unveils Course on Accessibility in Digital Age

University of the Sunshine Coast

Can you remember the last full day in which you didn't use your phone, computer, or other form of technology? Digital communications are nearly inescapable in our modern lives, from social media to Google, booking essential services, paying bills, signing digital forms, and of course, online retail.

But, for people with mobility, sensory, sociocultural, demographic, or neurological differences, there are often barriers they face in accessing the digital communications others take for granted.

Accessing digital communications has become a fundamental human right, recognised by the Australian Human Rights Commission, and is a key finding of the recent Royal Commission into Disability.

To empower businesses to create digital experiences that contributes to building a more inclusive society, UniSC is offering a fully online, eight-week 'Inclusive Digital Design for Business' course.

This Commonwealth endorsed course was co-developed with the Centre for Accessibility Australia (CFA Australia), to highlight the challenges people encounter when trying to access digital content, and help participants develop the skills to ensure their content meets the legal and regulatory requirements for accessibility.

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