Workplaces and educational institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of inclusivity in their forces, and there are significant efforts being made to promote cultures of inclusivity. Despite that, the needs of disabled workers and students remain largely overlooked by a working society of abled persons even though great advances have been made in widely available Assistive Technology. In this course, learners will gain increased awareness of many types of disabilities represented in the workforce and educational institutions. Learners will learn about the Assistive Technology (AT) tools built into Microsoft and Windows products, including screen readers, Immersive Reader, Accessibility Checker, etc. as well as how to instruct in their use. Learners will become proficient in inclusive communication practices in the workplace or classroom by learning to construct accessible written materials and presentations. The course will offer audiovisual storytelling to encourage active learning about a world outside of “abled privilege.”
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Promoting Accessible Workplaces with Assistive Technology
Aceleradores de conocimientoAcerca de este Curso
Fechas límite flexibles
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Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Nivel principiante
Some experience working in popular operating systems and work and/or school applications.
Aprox. 8 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?
Prueba Coursera para negociosQué aprenderás
How to use assistive technology in popular operating systems and applications, how to create accessible written products and presentations
Habilidades que obtendrás
- Microsoft Suite skills
- Create accessible written products and presentations
- Use Assistive Technology software
- Use AT in Operating Systems
- Use AT in popular applications
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Nivel principiante
Some experience working in popular operating systems and work and/or school applications.
Aprox. 8 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
¿Podría tu empresa beneficiarse de la capacitación de los empleados en las habilidades más demandadas?
Prueba Coursera para negociosOfrecido por
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
2 horas para completar
Week 1: Web Surfing with Assistive Technology
2 horas para completar
24 videos (Total 51 minutos), 2 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
2 horas para completar
Week 2: Operating Systems and Assistive Technology
2 horas para completar
42 videos (Total 73 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
2 horas para completar
Week 3: Popular Software Programs and Assistive Technology
2 horas para completar
30 videos (Total 45 minutos)
3 horas para completar
Week 4: Create Accessible Content
3 horas para completar
40 videos (Total 59 minutos)
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