Course Information
- Course
- INFO 101: Introduction to Digital Accessibility
- Term
- Spring 2026
- Credits
- 3 units
- Meeting time
- Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30–10:45 AM
- Location
- Modern Languages 410 (wheelchair accessible via west entrance)
Sample Course Syllabus
Instructor Information
- Instructor
- Dr. Alex Rivera
- arivera@arizona.edu (preferred contact)
- Phone
- 520-621-5555
- Office hours
- Wednesdays 2–4 PM, Modern Languages 312, or by appointment
- Virtual office hours
- Available via Zoom—link in D2L
Course Description
This course introduces students to digital accessibility principles, guidelines (WCAG 2.2), and practical implementation strategies. Students will learn to evaluate and remediate digital content including websites, documents, and multimedia.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the legal and ethical foundations of digital accessibility
- Apply WCAG 2.2 success criteria to evaluate digital content
- Remediate common accessibility barriers in documents and web pages
- Use assistive technologies to test digital content
- Advocate for inclusive design in professional settings
Required Materials
- Textbook: "A Web for Everyone" by Sarah Horton & Whitney Quesenbery (available in print, ebook, and audio formats)
- Software: Screen reader (NVDA or VoiceOver—free, provided)
- Browser extensions: WAVE, axe DevTools (free)
All course readings are available in accessible formats. Contact the instructor if you need materials in alternative formats.
Accessibility Statement
This course is committed to inclusive learning. All materials are designed to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. If you encounter barriers or need accommodations, please contact me immediately.
Disability Resources
Students registered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) should share their accommodation letter with me during the first week of class. The DRC can be reached at:
- Email: uadrc@arizona.edu
- Phone: 520-621-1242
- Location: Disability Resources Building, 1224 E. Lowell St.
Course Accommodations
Common accommodations I support in this course:
- Extended time on assignments and exams
- Recorded lectures (auto-captioned via Panopto)
- Alternative assessment formats
- Preferential seating
- Note-taking services
Assessment
| Assignment | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly reflections (10) | 20% | Fridays by 11:59 PM |
| Document remediation project | 20% | Week 5 |
| Website audit report | 25% | Week 10 |
| Final project: Accessibility proposal | 25% | Finals week |
| Participation & peer review | 10% | Ongoing |
Best practices for accessible syllabi
- Use heading structure: Help students navigate with H2, H3 tags
- Include accommodation information prominently: Don't bury it at the end
- Provide contact information in multiple formats: Email, phone, office hours
- Describe building accessibility: Entrance locations, elevator access
- Use tables appropriately: Only for tabular data with proper headers
- Link to resources: DRC, tutoring, writing center with accessible links
- Offer materials in multiple formats: Note availability of audio, large print, digital
- Be specific about due dates: Include day of week and time zone