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IAAP CPACC – Why and How to Get Certified

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Scheduled at 9:00 am in Independence on Wednesday, November 13.

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Speaker(s)

  • Nir Pechuk, WikiAbility Nonprofit

Session Details

  • Length of Session: 1-hr
  • Format: Lecture
  • Expertise Level: All Levels
  • Type of session: General Conference

Summary

Learn why and how to become a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, including the benefits of the certification, a walk-through of how to sign up for an exam, and an overview of the content you need to learn to be certified.

Abstract

The IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential is foundational for any working professional who wants to make their product/service more accessible. CPACC covers web and other digital technologies, the educational environment, consumer and industrial design, transportation systems, and any domain in which thoughtful design, policy, and management can improve disability access.

In this lecture, CPACC recipient Nir Pechuk will present the benefits of acquiring CPACC, walk through the process to apply for it, and discuss how to study and enroll for the exam. Nir will go through example content from each major section of the exam’s material and work through some practice problems, including topics such as classifications of disability, assistive technology, universal design, and accessibility laws and standards.

By the end of the presentation, the audience will be equipped with the knowledge needed to study for and take the CPACC exam, supercharging their professional accessibility life.

Keypoints

  1. Accessibility is incredibly important in every industry–being knowledgeable makes you a better employee.
  2. Getting CPACC certified is a way to touch base on your accessibility knowledge in a structured format.
  3. Getting certified is attainable and not a monumental task.

Disability Areas

All Areas

Topic Areas

Other, Uncategorized

Speaker Bio(s)

Nir Pechuk

I have a passion for accessibility, specifically relating to visual impairment and blindness. I have been CPACC certified (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) by the IAAP for five years and have been active in the accessibility community for seven. I’m the co-founder and CEO of Extentek, a company that aims to improve the personal independence and quality of life of people who are blind or visually impaired through various assistive technologies. I also founded WikiAbility Nonprofit, a forum-style free website where people with disabilities can share available and helpful assistive technologies and accessibility services online. I’m committed to making the world a more accessible and inclusive space through my ventures and spreading the word about CPACC.

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