Accessibility Training for Designers
Design Inclusive Experiences. Not Just Beautiful Interfaces.
Accessibility starts at the design stage.
This training helps designers create interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also usable by people with diverse abilities, covering layout, color, components, and interaction patterns.
Learn how to design with accessibility in mind—from wireframes to design systems—without needing to write code.
Self-paced, instructor-led, or custom training based on your team’s needs.
Trusted by Teams Designing Real Products
Our training is built for teams designing products at scale—web apps, mobile apps, and design systems.
“Our design team finally understands how accessibility impacts real users.”
“We now catch accessibility issues during design instead of after development.”
Why This Training is Different
- Focuses on design decisions, not just guidelines
- Covers real UI components and interaction patterns
- Goes beyond color contrast into usability and behavior
- Includes design systems and scalable accessibility practices
- Built for real-world product teams
12+ Modules
Comprehensive coverage across design principles and patterns
50+ Lessons
Structured learning with real-world design scenarios
8+ Hours
Practical, application-focused training
What Designers Will Learn
- Apply WCAG principles in design workflows
- Design with proper color contrast and visual hierarchy
- Create accessible layouts and navigation patterns
- Design usable forms and input interactions
- Avoid common accessibility issues in UI components
- Design for keyboard and focus states
- Create inclusive design systems
- Work effectively with developers on accessibility
- Identify accessibility issues early in design
Comprehensive Curriculum Designed for Designers
Accessibility Foundations
Understanding accessibility, disability types, and inclusive design
Visual Design & Contrast
Color contrast, typography, spacing, and readability
Layout & Navigation
Page structure, navigation patterns, and user flow
Components & Interaction
Buttons, modals, menus, tabs, and interactive elements
Forms & Inputs
Labels, instructions, validation, and error states
Focus & Keyboard Interaction
Designing for non-mouse users and focus visibility
Content & Microcopy
Readable text, labels, and UI messaging
Design Systems
Building scalable and accessible component libraries
Collaboration with Developers
Design handoff and accessibility specifications
Testing & Review
Identifying accessibility issues in the design stage
Learn Through Real User Scenarios
Understand how different users experience your designs:
- Screen reader users navigating structured layouts
- Keyboard-only users interacting without a mouse
- Low vision users relying on zoom and contrast
- Users with cognitive challenges needing clarity and consistency
This approach helps you design experiences that work for everyone.
Who This Training is For
- UI/UX designers
- Product designers
- Visual designers
- Design system teams
- Anyone involved in designing digital interfaces
Flexible Training Options
Self-Paced Training
Learn through structured modules at your own pace
Instructor-Led Training
Live, interactive sessions with real design examples
Custom Training
Tailored to your design tools, workflows, and products
What Your Team Will Achieve
- Design accessible interfaces from the start
- Reduce accessibility issues before development
- Improve usability for all users
- Create scalable, inclusive design systems
- Collaborate better with developers on accessibility
Why Choose DigitalA11Y
- 10+ years in accessibility
- Real-world audit and remediation experience
- Deep understanding of design and UX accessibility
- Practical, example-driven training approach
- Trusted by teams across industries
Train Your Design Team in Accessibility
Help your team design experiences that are inclusive, usable, and accessible from the start.