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Accessibility education

Also known as: A11y education, Accessibility curriculum

The integration of accessibility and universal design topics into formal educational programs, particularly in computer science, design, and engineering curricula. Effective accessibility education combines theoretical understanding of disability models and standards with hands-on experience using evaluation tools, screen readers, and assistive technologies. Research shows students overwhelmingly value this training, and it delivers measurable career benefits including improved employability.

Category: education · organizational accessibility

Related: Universal design · Accessibility maturity model · WCAG · Automated accessibility testing

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