The course gives an overview of how accessibility can be taken in to account in everyday communication and digital services.
The topics covered in the course include: introduction to the interlingual and intermodal methods of translation and interpreting in producing accessibility services, such as subtitling, audio description, sign-language and print interpreting, environmental description, accessibility technologies, needs of different groups and stakeholders, and principles of legislation. Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the main accessibility concepts and terminology;
- recognizes the different stakeholders and their needs;
- is familiar with principles of legislation related to accessibility;
- understands technologies to support accessibility ranging from traditional accessibility solutions to new ones such as artificial intelligence and robotics;
- is familiar with principles of accessible translation methods and digital services;
- is able to apply theory to practical accessibility solutions.