Goals and Objectives

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the apprentice will be able to:

 

Theoretical Models of Disability

 

1.    Identify prominent theoretical models of disability.

 

2.    Describe their basic concepts and understand their strengths and weaknesses.

 

3.    Identify which models align most closely with the principles of accessibility and universal design.

 

4.    Apply the models to example scenarios in the lives of people with disabilities.

 

Disability Demographics and Statistics

 

1.    Articulate the business case for digital accessibility and inclusive design.

 

 

Categories and Characteristics of Disabilities and Associated Barriers

 

1.    Name the main categories of disabilities.

 

2.    Classify specific conditions under the appropriate disability category or categories.

 

3.    Describe the accessibility challenges faced by people with disabilities of a given category.

 

Assistive Technologies and Adaptive Strategies

 

1.    Understand that assistive technologies and adaptive strategies are designed for information communication technology (ICT) or the physical world.

 

2.    Know the difference between assistive technologies and adaptive strategies.

 

3.    Identify assistive technologies and adaptive strategies for different types of disabilities.

 

Disability Etiquette

 

1.    Describe and follow disability etiquette guidelines for interacting with people with disabilities.

 

2.    Judge the appropriateness of various ways of referring to or about people with disabilities.