[Athen] Registration is Open for the Information Accessibility Design and Policy (IADP) Online Professional Certificate Program

[Thompson, Marc via athen-list]

If you’ve been thinking about registering for the Information Accessibility Design & Policy (IADP)<https://go.illinois.edu/iadp> professional certificate program, now is the perfect time!

The first course starts October 20, 2025. Registration closes at noon Central Time on October 24, 2025.

  *   Register for the IADP program<https://iadp.ahs.illinois.edu/register/>
  *   For more information, visit the IADP Homepage<https://go.illinois.edu/iadp>.

Why Enroll in the IADP Program?
This comprehensive program is designed for professionals across various sectors including, but not limited to, website developers, content creators, UI/UX designers, quality assurance specialists, eLearning specialists, instructional designers, IT specialists, and disability service providers.

Through the IADP course sequence<https://go.illinois.edu/iadpoutline>, you'll learn:

  *   The principles of accessible information architecture and universal design tailored for use in education, healthcare, and industry.
  *   Insights into federal and state legislation governing information accessibility and their impact on the civil rights of people with disabilities.
  *   Key technology accessibility standards, effective design techniques, and tools to validate and ensure compliance.

Program Highlights:

  *   Flexible and Fully Online: Complete three 2-credit, 8-week courses over one academic year.
  *   Open to All: Suitable for undergraduate, graduate, degree, or non-degree seeking students.
  *   Globally Recognized: Approved by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)<https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/> for CAEC Professional Development Credit<https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/s/continuing-accessibility-education-faq#Which%20programs%20are%20pre-approved%20for%20CAEC%20Professional%20Development%20credit%20by%20IAAP?>.

Testimonials from IADP Graduates

  *   Kate Sonka, Executive Director for Teach Access. Teach Access Chief Credits Illinois IADP Program with Helping to Round Out Her Accessibility Knowledge and Skills<https://online.illinois.edu/news/news-articles/2023/09/18/teach-access-chief-credits-illinois'-iadp-program-with-helping-to-round-out-her-accessibility-knowledge-and-skills>
  *   Jeffrey Yan, CEO and Co-founder of Digication, and Ratna Yelgoe, Senior Accessibility and Quality Assurance Engineer at Digication. Digication CEO Touts ‘Top-Notch’ IADP Online Certificate Program<https://online.illinois.edu/news/news-articles/2022/10/10/digication-ceo-touts-top-notch-iadp-online-certificate-program>.

For questions about the IADP program, please contact Marc Thompson (thompso1 at illinois.edu<mailto:thompso1 at illinois.edu>).

We look forward to learning with you!
Marc

Marc Thompson, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Assistant Director for Teaching & Learning Experiences
Program Director, Information Accessibility Design & Policy<http://iadp.ahs.illinois.edu/>
Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning<https://citl.illinois.edu/>
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
505 East Armory Avenue | MC-528
Champaign, IL 61820
Tel: 217-244-0957 | Fax: 217-333-8524
1-800-252-1360 ext. 40957
thompso1 at illinois.edu<mailto:thompso1 at illinois.edu>

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