Training an Accessibility Expert
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Sogei describes how to train an accessibility expert by combining technical skills (using assistive technologies, verification tools, and basic HTML), legal/normative knowledge, and communication abilities including inclusive language. The program includes internal certification, continuing education credits, hands‑on field experience, conferences, and a focus on Customer Experience to ensure people using assistive technologies are centered in software development.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Event introduction
- 1:24Accessibility expert
- 11:11Training structure
- 21:32Technical skills and code
- 28:45Q&A
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