The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are part of a series of web accessibility guidelines published by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the main international standards organization for the Internet. This course is a look ahead at what to expect in WCAG 2.2. Note: This course references a working draft of the guidelines, and therefore there may be changes between the draft referenced in this course and the final published guidelines.

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Course Description: This course provides an introduction to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and how this U.S. Federal law regulates software and hardware accessibility of digital technology used by Federal Agencies. You will learn what Section 508 is, what it applies to, and what compliance to the standards looks like. You will also be introduced to Section 508 procurement vocabulary, so you can talk about Section 508 more comfortably.

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Course description: As the Demand for accessible technology grows, so does the demand for manufacturers and vendors to provide Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) to formally document conformance with accessibility laws and standards. A well written VPAT is a compelling competitive differentiator, showing potential buyers that you're actively evaluating and building accessibility into the products and services you deliver. In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about authoring top-notch VPATs.

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Course description: Vendor-sourced products and services make up the majority of organization Information Technology (IT), and most products and services do not meet accessibility technical standards. This course discusses the challenges and best practices for procuring accessible IT for your organization and how doing so will help you build better relationships with your vendors and customers.

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Course description: This course focuses on the changes that were introduced in the publication of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 in June 2018. The WCAG criteria aim to make web content more accessible to a wider audience of people with disabilities. It is most appropriate for Developers, Accessibility Testers, Quality Assurance Specialists, and UI/UX Designers.

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Course description: The lesson covers supported standards, structure, and best practices for using the VPAT reporting format to report on accessibility conformance.

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Course description: This course covers the key takeaways of the Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). You'll learn about the requirements for Communication Services and Video Programming, and the importance of correctly implementing the CVAA into your business practices.

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Course description: Since 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has transformed American society, creating a legal structure to allow people with disabilities to have the same opportunities as everyone else to enjoy employment opportunities, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs and telecommunications. In this course, you will learn what the law says, who it's for, and what compliance looks like, with an emphasis on digital accessibility.

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