Special Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology

Program: MSIS/PhD
Course Areas
Human Computer Interaction/UX Design/UX Research

Catalog Description

Project-based course providing a practical approach to designing technology focusing on accessibility. Students will learn how to apply inclusive design principles to inform the design and development of accessible technology by understanding and leveraging the needs of people with disabilities. This course will prepare students with the foundational knowledge to examine technology from an accessibility design perspective.

Instructor Description

This course introduces the theory and practice of inclusive design principles for developing accessible technology. Inclusive design focuses on understanding the diversity of human characteristics (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, etc.) and applying a human-centered approach in designing technology to satisfy user requirements. Students will learn to use inclusive design processes to recognize user characteristics, discover user needs, produce design solutions, and develop prototypes during this course. Topics include, but are not limited to, inclusive design, ability-based design, disability-related terminology, and assistive technologies. Students will be required to engage in class discussions, complete in-class and homework assignments, give oral presentations, work in small groups, and complete a semester project. This course assumes students will have prior knowledge or experience in user experience (UX) design and/or human-computer interaction. No prior programming experience is required.

Prerequisites

Graduate standing.
Skills and Knowledge
Inclusive Design
accessible Design
ux Portfolio
inclusive Design
Topics and Concepts
Design Methodologies
project-based Approach

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology

Earl Huff Jr.

Fall Term 2025
  • Monday
  • 9:00 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • UTA
  • 1.208

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology

Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Monday
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology

Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Monday
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208
INF 385T: Special Topics in Information Science: Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology

Syllabus

Fall Term 2022
  • Thursday
  • 9:30 AM
  • 12:30 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.208