By Marc Thompson, IADP Program Director and Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning Experiences at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning

Ready to enhance your expertise in digital information accessibility and universal design?

The College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois is offering an Online Professional Certificate in Information Accessibility Design and Policy (IADP). The Fall 2024 cohort begins on October 21, and registration is open through October 25.

Why Enroll in the IADP Program?

This comprehensive program is designed for professionals across various sectors — including website developers, content creators, eLearning specialists, instructional designers, IT specialists, and disability service providers.

Through the IADP course sequence, you'll learn:

• The principles of accessible information architecture and universal design tailored for use in education, healthcare, and employment.
• Insights into federal and state legal mandates governing information accessibility and their impact on the civil rights of people with disabilities.
• Key technology accessibility standards, effective design techniques, and tools to validate and ensure compliance.

Program Highlights:

• Flexible and Fully Online: Complete three 2-credit, 8-week courses at your own pace over one academic year.
• Open to All: Suitable for undergraduate, graduate, degree, or non-degree seeking students.
• Globally Recognized: Approved by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) for CAEC Professional Development Credit.

Ready to advance your skills and become a leader in accessibility?

Register for the IADP program today!

For more information, visit the IADP Homepage.