Empower your organization with accessibility skills
Our mission: Making accessibility a daily routine and a core skill
- Flexible: Choose the learning method that best fits your needs: self-paced or instructor-led, online or classroom-based.
- Role-based: We deliver tailored content, teaching designers, developers, managers, and QA testers differently based on their unique responsibilities.
- Proven Expertise: Our training and knowledge base are backed not only by our own experts but also by Deque’s professionals with decades of industry experience.
Enhance your knowledge and create accessible digital interfaces
- Modern & motivating: What is the best way to support your team members in acquiring the right level of accessibility knowledge? Choose our self-paced or instructor-led training programs. From IAAP certification prep courses to masterclasses, everything is available to ensure their professional growth aligns with corporate objectives.
- Embed an accessibility mindset into your corporate culture: We establish a unified understanding across all departments and integrate the right accessibility mindset into your organization’s core operations. Through standardized terminology, a shared glossary, aligned processes, and regular training, accessibility transforms from a mandatory checklist into a natural, daily routine.
- Create inclusive and compliant experiences: Support your colleagues in meeting legal compliance requirements while building high-quality, inclusive products. Our training programs and knowledge base provide a reliable foundation to mitigate legal risks, boost user trust, and deliver a digital experience that truly belongs to everyone.
Knowledge-based products to achieve your goals
- Deque University: A role-based training framework that establishes a unified professional vocabulary and a shared, consistent mindset for digital accessibility across the organization.
- Instructor-led training: Delivered on-site or online, featuring customizable topics covering all areas of digital accessibility.
- Accessibility awareness & empathy: Interactive sessions designed to provide a deeper understanding of how people with various disabilities navigate and interact with digital interfaces.
- Reliable AI chatbot: A generative AI chatbot trained specifically on digital accessibility, leveraging Deque’s extensive knowledge base built on thousands of real-world audits.
- Mentorship & coaching: Partner with a dedicated expert mentor to accelerate your organization’s progress in designing inclusive digital experiences. Our goal is to help you achieve sustainable, long-term results in digital accessibility.
- Strategic consulting: Discover a scalable, proven accessibility strategy and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.
Free Deque University access for people with disabilities
Empowering careers in accessibility
If you are a person with a disability, you are eligible for one year of free access to Deque University’s full online curriculum.
Digital accessibility expertise is in high demand. The lived experiences of people with disabilities carry immense value and played a vital role in shaping this very knowledge base. We help you acquire the skills needed to become a professional accessibility specialist.
FAQ
Can I prepare for the CPACC exam with Deque?
Yes! Deque’s CPACC preparation course is the most popular choice among those studying for the IAAP exam. We have already helped hundreds of students successfully pass their exams. The course covers all exam topics in appropriate depth and supports your learning with practice quizzes and detailed study materials.
Why is it worth investing in accessibility training?
Because it empowers your organization to build inclusive digital interfaces in a sustainable way. Your team members will learn to recognize diverse user needs, boosting empathy and awareness from developers to managers. When the right mindset and knowledge become part of your daily routine, you will proactively design more inclusive products, reduce legal risks, and ensure no one is excluded from your target audience.
What types of training do you provide?
We offer a wide range of training formats, including live virtual or in-person sessions, as well as self-paced or team-based courses. We provide training tailored to all roles (designers, developers, managers, QA testers, etc.), spanning from beginner levels to seasoned experts. The curriculum was developed by accessibility professionals who support you with real-world experience and clear, easy-to-understand explanations. Regardless of your background, anyone can develop their skills with confidence and gain knowledge that provides long-term value.
Is there a free version available?
Yes. Our entire online curriculum is available free of charge for one year for people with disabilities. Since market demand is high and professionals with lived experience are scarce, Deque University provides this initiative to support the training of future specialists.
What language is Deque University in?
It is in English. If you don’t speak English, your browser’s built-in translation feature can provide the easiest assistance. However, Deque University also includes an AI chatbot that you can already interact with in Hungarian.