Module 3: Getting Started

A person being supported Accessibility

An introduction to the concepts involved in the technical and social aspects of web accessibility, including roles and responsibilities. Accessibility is the right thing to do. Creating accessible content is a key step towards developing a more inclusive website and a more inclusive UC Santa Cruz. 

UC policy Links to an external site. states that the content we offer must be accessible. And, there are also federal laws that require this.  

 

When you’ve completed this module, you’ll have learned

  • Basic components of web accessibility. 
  • How accessibility is a responsibility of a website owner, and is required for web content published at UCSC. 
  • How content choices such as color, links, images, tables, and multimedia can impact the user experience.
  • What tools content creators can use to test the accessibility of their web content.

 

How this module works

This module uses one course from our accessibility partner SiteImprove.  You'll need to login to SiteImprove with your CruzID to view them.