Introduction & Why Certify? Flashcards
What are some benefits for those who get certified (4)?
1 - Passing the certification exam means that you have achieved a certain level of expertise within the accessibility field
2 - Proves you know enough to qualify as an accessibility professional
3 - You get to refer to your certification on your resume and in your title (Rachel Bedard, Design Lead, CPACC)
4 - You stand out from job applicants who are not certified
What are some benefits to organizations that get their employees certified (3)?
1 - They demonstrate their commitment to accessibility
2 - Employees will be motivated to learn more about accessibility and to incorporate accessibility techniques into their skill set
3 - Having a team of certified employees gives companies an expanded list of talented people who can do accessibility right
What are some benefits of the accessibility profession (4)?
1 - As more people receive IAAP certification, the industry will start to pay more attention to the need for accessibility
2 - Certification is a way to further legitimize accessibility expertise as a skill set worth having
3 - Certification helps define what it means to be an accessibility professional
4 - Over time, if a large number of people have this core knowledge, accessibility will be commonplace and expected as a way of approaching design
What is the primary goal of accessibility certification?
The real goal is to make the world more accessible to people with disabilities. Certification moves us closer to that ultimate goal.
What does IAAP stand for?
International Association for Accessibility Professionals
When did IAAP officially launch?
March 2014
Where did IAAP officially launch?
CSUN International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
What is the official mission of IAAP?
The mission of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) is to define, promote and improve the accessibility profession globally through networking, education and certification in order to enable the creation of accessible products, content and services.
