Who Benefits From Accessible Content?

Accessible courses offer benefits to a broad spectrum of individuals. Those include:

Learners with Diverse Abilities
This includes learners with:
1. Visual impairment - Learners need accommodation for viewing the content
  Accommodation tools: Screen readers. Braille machines, descriptive audio...
2. Auditory impairment - Learners need accommodation for audio content
  Accommodation tools: Transcripts, closed captioning, sign language interpretation, etc.
3. Motor impairment - Learners need accommodation to interact with the content using the mouse
  Accommodation tools: Simplified keyboard navigation
4. or Cognitive impairment
Non-Native Speakers
Those learning a new language or studying in a language they're not entirely fluent in can benefit from accessible courses. Explicit, well-structured content with alternatives such as transcripts or captions helps understand the material better.
Neuro-diverse Learners
Neurodiverse learners encompass a broad range of individuals with neurological differences and conditions, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, intellectual disabilities, and Tourette's syndrome. Each condition presents unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges, highlighting the diversity within the neurodivergent community. Providing accessible content with inclusive design elements enhances readability, navigation, and overall usability for individuals with varying neurodivergent characteristics.
Temporary Disabilities or Situational Limitations
A broken arm, temporary vision impairment, or situations where someone can't listen to audio (like being in a noisy environment) can make accessibility features extremely helpful for a wider audience.

It can be hard to imagine the importance of inclusion in our everyday lives. To understand the importance of accessible content and to gain insight into the experience of individuals with visual impairment while navigating web pages, please watch the following video.

Ultimately, inclusive design benefits all users. Clear navigation, well-described images, organized content, and adaptable interfaces improve the learning experience for everyone, not just those with specific needs.