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Study notes for the IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies exam — thirteen modules across the three CPACC domains, each ending in a knowledge check.
13 modules · 92 questions
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Every knowledge-check question from the series, shuffled into one exam. Each explanation points back to the module to review.
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Disabilities, challenges & assistive technologies
- Module 1
Theoretical models of disability
A study summary of the eight theoretical models of disability for the IAAP CPACC exam — definitions, strengths, weaknesses, and how to tell them apart.
- Module 2
Disabilities, barriers, and solutions
A study summary of the main disability categories for the CPACC exam — their barriers, solutions, and the assistive technologies people use.
- Module 3
Disability demographics and statistics
A study summary of disability demographics and statistics for the CPACC exam — global prevalence, the poverty cycle, aging, and data limitations.
- Module 4
Disability etiquette
A study summary of disability etiquette for the CPACC exam — inclusive language, people-first vs identity-first, and interacting respectfully.
Domain 2
Accessibility & universal design
- Module 5
User-centered design
A study summary of user-centered design for the CPACC exam — its four phases, accessibility integration, and usability vs. user experience.
- Module 6
Benefits of accessibility
A study summary of the benefits of accessibility for the CPACC exam — for individuals and families, for society, and the business case for organizations.
- Module 7
Web accessibility
A study summary of web accessibility for the CPACC exam — the WCAG standard, its POUR principles, the three conformance levels, and who else benefits.
- Module 8
Universal design
A study summary of universal design for the CPACC exam — its goal, the built environment, and Ronald Mace's 7 principles with physical and digital examples.
- Module 9
Universal design for learning
A study summary of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for the CPACC exam — its three principles, the brain networks they tap, and the why/what/how of learning.
Domain 3
Standards, laws & management strategies
- Module 10
International declarations & conventions
A study summary of international disability-rights instruments for the CPACC exam — the UDHR, the UN CRPD (and Article 9), and the Marrakesh Treaty.
- Module 11
Regional, national & domain-specific instruments
A study summary of regional, national, and domain-specific disability-rights laws for the CPACC exam — the ADA, EU directives, and African instruments.
- Module 12
Applying standards & regulations to ICT
A study summary of how accessibility law applies to ICT for the CPACC exam — US Section 508 and the ADA, EU directives, and conformance reports.
- Module 13
Integrating ICT accessibility organization-wide
A study summary of integrating ICT accessibility across an organization for the CPACC exam — the W3C's four steps, maturity models, and management champions.