Assistive Technology Fundamental Skills
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free
Additional Details

Assistive Technology Fundamental Skills

Issued by AFB Talent Lab

By earning this badge, the AFB Talent Lab intern or apprentice has demonstrated basic proficiency with certain assistive technology and can complete simple tasks using only the computer keyboard, desktop browser magnification, desktop screen readers (NVDA on Windows or VoiceOver on Mac), and native mobile screen readers (VoiceOver on IOS or Talkback on Android).

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Free
Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Complete coursework introducing and exploring various types of assistive technology used by people with disabilities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of semantics and focus order by describing a user interface to a partner not using a screen.
  • Complete assigned tasks on a website using only the keyboard for navigation, both with and without a screen reader.

Standards

AFB Talent Lab Core Competencies
AFB Talent Lab’s Accessibility & Usability Standards focus on competency in five key areas, including Industry Regulations & Guidelines, Assistive Technology, Inclusive Design, Inclusive Development, and Process Management. Please visit the AFB Talent Lab website for more details on our program standards and learning targets.