Introduction

An Introduction to ICT Accessibility

Title

An Introduction to ICT Accessibility

Training program

Open Training Program

Topic

ICT Accessibility

Training Delivery Methods

Virtual Training (Webinar)

Location

Online

Language

English

Date

01/05/2025

Course length

3 hours

Target audience

MCIT employees, Web developers, IT specialists, Content writers, Web content managers, administrators, designers, ICT trainers, project managers, ICT managers, communications specialists and managers, etc.

Description

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) face daily challenges and barriers in different sectors, especially the ICT field, which result in their exclusion from accessing learning opportunities and using digital technologies. This training workshop is part of the Mada Academy ICT accessibility training program. By taking this introductory training session, you will understand and learn the foundations of ICT Accessibility. You will be introduced to the broad scope of disability, accessibility, and the related legal landscape, and you will explore the key principles guiding accessible content creation.

Objectives

  • Feature Mada Center’s endeavors toward mainstreaming ICT accessibility in Qatar.
  • Present core concepts of disability and accessibility.
  • Make aware of common barriers to ICT access and use for persons with disabilities.
  • Describe the legal landscape of disability and accessibility.
  • Explore major examples of ICT Accessibility standards.
  • Introduce major accessibility considerations to common digital formats.
  • Introduce the broad scope of web accessibility and other IT platforms.
  • Discuss promoting digital inclusion through accessible ICT.

Outline

  1. Mada projects and achievements
  2. Awareness in people with Disabilities and Digital Accessibility
  3. The legal landscape of Disability and Accessibility
  4. ICT Accessibility standards and best practices
  5. Accessible Digital Content across IT platforms
  6. Digital IT Accessibility Fundamentals

Competencies

D1.2 ; D1.3 ; D2.1 ; D2.3 ; D2.4 ; D4.1 ; D5.1 For more details about Mada ICT-AID competency framework, please see: https://ictaid.mada.org.qa/?lang=en

Skill Level

Beginner

Trainer

Mada center

Registration fees

Free

Contact

Training coordinator: training@mada.org.qa, Training expert: academy@mada.org.qa