Foundations of accessibility

Topic: Introduces foundational accessibility concepts, including a practical look at key terms and concepts, accessibility legislation, inclusive language, and ableism and allyship.

Level: Introductory

Standard length: 90 mins

Objective: Provides cross-departmenal teams with a strong foundation in current accessibility knowledge.

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Unpack definitions of disability, barrier, accessibility, and accommodation
• Differentiate between the social and medical model of disability
• Articulate key requirements of current accessibility legislation in the context of the social model
• Identify current language and out-of-date terms about disability
• Link ableism to the presence of barriers
• Challenge ableist norms
• Practice allyship in the context of disability inclusion