IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course (2024)

Technical level: Beginner

Duration: 5 hours (online self-paced class, estimate)

IAAP Education Credits: 5.00 (This course counts toward renewal of IAAP certification)

Course Synopsis:

This course will provide you with the knowledge you need to pass the exam to become a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). The course covers all topics covered on the exam in detail, with self-test quizzes, and links to external resources for further study.

Note: This course is deprecated and superseded by the newer course version: IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course 3.0 (2026). This deprecated course version will remain available for a period of time to allow students to finish it if they've started it and want to finish this version rather than starting over with the new course version.

Course Topics: IAAP CPACC Certification Preparation Course (2024)

Introduction
About CPACC Certification
- Why Certify?
- Who Should Certify?
- About the IAAP
- Scheduling an Exam
- Exam Format
- Exam Topics - CPACC Content Outline
- Renewing Your Certification
- Other IAAP Credentials
Basic Disability Concepts
- Our Diverse Abilities
- Accessibility Matters
- Assistive Technologies
- The Digital Accessibility Revolution
Theoretical Models of Disability
- Medical Model
- Social Model
- Biopsychosocial Model
- Economic Model
- Functional Solutions Model
- Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model
- Charity or Tragedy Model
- Other Models
Types of Disabilities
- Blindness
  - Challenges & Solutions for People who are Blind
- Low Vision
  - Challenges & Solutions for People with Low Vision
- Color-Blindness
  - Challenges & Solutions for People who are Colorblind
- Deafblindness
  - Challenges & Solutions for People who are Deafblind
- Auditory Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions for People who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
- Mobility, Flexibility, and Body Structure Disabilities
  - Challenges and Solutions for People who have Mobility, Flexibility, and Body Structure Disabilities
- Cognitive and Intellectual Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions for People with Cognitive Disabilities
- Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions with Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities
- Math Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions for People with Math Disabilities
- Speech and Language Disabilities
  - Challenges & Solutions for People with Speech Disabilities
- Seizure Disorders
  - Challenges & Solutions for People Who Experience Seizures
- Psychological/Psychiatric Disabilities
  - Anxiety Disorders
  - Mood Disorders
  - Schizophrenia
  - Other Disorders
  - Challenges and Solutions for People Who Have Psychological/Psychiatric Disabilities
- Multiple/Complex Disabilities
Disability Statistics
- Incidence and Prevalence
- Disability Statistics Overview
- Why Disability Statistics Are So Variable
- Aging Populations
- Education Levels & Literacy
- Employment Rate
- Poverty and Disability
Disability Etiquette
- Talking About People with Disabilities
- Talking to People with Disabilities
- Helping People with Disabilities
- Service Animals
- Assistive Technologies
- Everyone Is Different
Benefits of Accessible Design
- For People with Disabilities
- For Businesses and Organizations
- For People Without Disabilities
Web Accessibility Principles
- Perceivable
- Operable
- Understandable
- Robust
Universal Design for the Web
- Image
- Color
- Contrast
- Video & Audio
- Links
- Headings
- Keyboard Accessibility
- Tables
- Forms
- Dynamic JavaScript
- PDF Documents
Universal Design for the Physical World
- Universal Design Principles
  - Applying Universal Design to Physical Spaces
- Sidewalks
- Building Entrances
- Multi-Level Buildings
- Doorways
- Bathrooms
- Drinking Fountains
- Transportation Systems
- Taxis
- Emergencies
- Grocery Stores
- Self Check-in/Check-out
- Signs
- Printed Materials
- Microwaves
- Televisions
- Movies
- ATMs
- Mobile Devices
- Web Content
Universal Design for Learning
- Learner Diversity
- Multiple Means of Representation
- Multiple Means of Action and Expression
- Multiple Means of Engagement
Usability and Accessibility
- Defining Usability
- Commonalities
- Differences
Myths and Misconceptions about Accessibility
- Myth: Accessibility benefits only a small minority
- Myth: Accessibility is a short-term project
- Myth: Accessibility should be the last step
- Myth: Accessibility is hard and expensive
- Myth: Accessibility is ugly
Accessibility Standards and Laws
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons
- The Marrakesh Treaty
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
- The African Charter on Human and People's Rights
- The Inter-American Convention
- The Equality Act 2010
- Civil Rights Laws
- Procurement Laws
- Technology and Domain-Specific Laws
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Other Regions
Organizational Governance and Management
- European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education Guidelines
- W3C WAI Recommendations
- Business Disability Forum Accessibility Maturity Model
- Capability Maturity Model
- Integration Management
  - Web Development Process
- Scope Management
- Time Management
- Cost Management
- Quality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Communication Management
- Risk Management
- Procurement Management
- Stakeholder Management
Conclusion