Fundamentals of Accessibility

The course gives an overview of how accessibility can be taken in account in everyday communication and digital services. The topics covered in the course include: introduction to the interlingual and intermodal methods of translation and interpreting in producing accessibility services, such as subtitling, audio description, sign-language and print interpreting, environmental description, accessibility technologies, needs of different groups and stakeholders, and principles of legislation.

Target group

University students and graduates from around the world.

Course aim

Upon completion of the course, the student will know:

-the main accessibility concepts and terminology
-different stakeholders and their needs
-principles of legislation
-technologies to support accessibility ranging from traditional accessibility solutions to new ones such as AI and robotics
-principles of accessible translation methods and digital services
-how to apply theory to practical accessibility solutions