Human-Computer Interaction

1. Accessibility and Inclusive Design
   1. Principles of Accessible Design
      1. Perceivable
         1. Text alternatives for non-text content
         2. Time-based media alternatives
         3. Adaptability through content presentation
         4. Distinguishable content features
      2. Operable
         1. Keyboard accessibility
         2. Enough time to read and use content
         3. Seizure prevention techniques
         4. Easy navigation mechanisms
      3. Understandable
         1. Readable text content
         2. Predictable web page operation
         3. Input assistance to minimize errors
      4. Robust
         1. Compatible with assistive technologies
         2. Ensuring content is interpretable by a wide variety of agent
   2. Assistive Technologies
      1. Screen readers and magnifiers
      2. Speech recognition software
      3. Alternative input devices (e.g., switches, trackballs)
      4. Audio transcriptions and captioning tools
      5. Braille displays and embossers
   3. Laws and Regulations
      1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
         1. Public accommodation accessibility requirements
         2. Employment standards and reasonable accommodations
      2. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
         1. Principles of accessibility (POUR)
         2. Establishing levels of conformance (A, AA, AAA)
         3. Techniques for accessibility improvements
      3. European Accessibility Act
         1. Aligning standards across member states
         2. Products and services included in legislation
      4. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
         1. Government compliance and procurement
         2. Standards for IT and electronic content accessibility
   4. Designing for Diverse Populations
      1. Catering to different abilities and disabilities
         1. Visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive forms
         2. Inclusive design strategies
      2. Cultural considerations and language inclusivity
      3. Designing for age-related needs
      4. Socioeconomic and geographical inclusivity
   5. Universal Design
      1. Definition and goals of universal design
      2. Principles of universal design
         1. Equitable use
         2. Flexibility in use
         3. Simple and intuitive design
         4. Perceptible information
         5. Tolerance for error
         6. Low physical effort
         7. Size and space for approach and use
      3. Implementing universal design in digital contexts
         1. Products, services, and environment design
         2. Case studies and best practices
   6. Inclusive Design Practices
      1. Participatory design including stakeholders
      2. Co-design with potential users with diverse needs
      3. Testing with diverse user groups
      4. Continuous feedback and iteration
   7. Accessibility in Different Contexts
      1. Web and application accessibility
         1. ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles
         2. Semantic HTML usage
      2. Document and multimedia accessibility
         1. Accessible PDF creation
         2. Audio description and sign language overlays
      3. Physical environments and products
         1. Interfaces on public transport and kiosks
         2. Accessible hardware design
   8. Benefits and Challenges of Accessibility
      1. Ethical rationale and social justice
      2. Economic advantages of an inclusive user base
      3. Technical implementation challenges
      4. Balancing innovation with accessibility compliance
   9. Tools and Testing for Accessibility
      1. Automated accessibility testing tools
      2. Manual testing techniques
      3. Accessibility audit checklists
      4. User testing with individuals with disabilities
   10. Continuing Education and Advocacy
       1. Professional training and certification
       2. Industry groups and networks
       3. Raising awareness and promoting inclusion
   11. Accessibility in Emerging Technologies
       1. Impact of AI and machine learning on accessibility
       2. VR/AR accessibility guidelines
       3. Ensuring accessibility in wearable technology designs
       4. Future trends and challenges in new tech integration