This hands-on course takes your understanding of ADA-compliant websites to the next level by integrating NFC technology to create an accessible and interactive visitor experience. You’ll learn how to use your website’s backend, program NFC tags, and strategically place them throughout your museum or art gallery. From welcome and donation pages to exhibit-specific content, this course will guide you in transforming your space into an inclusive and tech-forward destination for all visitors.

By the end of the course, you’ll also gain insights into how art galleries and museums can use NFC tags to market and sell artwork, How to programs the tags, what program to use to program the tags, choose the placement of the tags and testing the tags in your space. This is the last course in a three part course to implement the Accessible NFC System.
* This System can be used in Canada and the USA

Access Made Easy: Building Inclusive Websites with WordPress and Muzze WordPress Theme

Unlock the power of accessibility and inclusivity with this comprehensive course, designed specifically for museums and art galleries seeking to transform their spaces into fully inclusive experiences for all visitors. This exciting program not only equips you to create a digital presence for your exhibits but also teaches you how to integrate NFC tags for seamless, on-the-go access to your collection.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll dive into the essential steps to build a user-friendly, accessible website using the Muzze WordPress theme or similar platforms. You’ll discover how to digitize your exhibits and artwork, creating a permanent digital space that enhances access for individuals with disabilities and opens your collection to a global audience. Key features include:

• Creating ADA-Compliant Digital Spaces: Learn how to design websites that meet ADA and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, ensuring compliance and legal peace of mind. This course focuses on essential accessibility elements like screen reader compatibility, customizable font sizes, high contrast options, and alt text for images, helping you meet the standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other legal accessibility guidelines.
• Digital Accessibility Features: Implement features like alt text, high contrast modes, text-to-speech options, multilingual content, and customizable accessibility settings for visitors with diverse needs. These features help ensure that your museum or gallery website is inclusive to all visitors, including those with vision, hearing, cognitive, or motor impairments. By ensuring these features are in place, your organization will be taking proactive steps toward ADA compliance.
• NFC Tag Integration: As a follow-up to our NFC Technology for Museums and Art Galleries course, this program shows you how to link your digital collection to physical NFC tags, placed throughout your museum or gallery. These tags empower visitors to access your website’s content on their smartphones, customize their viewing experience, and navigate exhibits with ease. This level of accessibility helps provide a seamless and engaging experience for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that your physical space is as inclusive as your digital presence.
• Sustainable Digital Collections: Build a long-lasting, digital repository for your exhibits, preserving your institution’s cultural heritage for future generations while making it accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere. Your digital collections can become a key component of your ADA compliance strategy by allowing users with disabilities to engage with your exhibits independently, both online and on-site.

Why This Course is Essential

By enrolling in this course, you’re not just improving your museum or gallery’s website—you’re taking an essential step toward inclusivity and compliance with ADA requirements. Accessibility is no longer optional—it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. With the tools and knowledge you gain in this course, your space will become more accessible to individuals with disabilities, those who don’t speak the primary language, and anyone seeking a more personalized experience.

ADA Compliance and How It Impacts Your Institution

ADA compliance is critical for museums and art galleries to ensure they are legally and ethically meeting the needs of all visitors. This course will show you how to integrate ADA-compliant features such as:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): Learn the specific guidelines needed to make your website accessible to people with disabilities. You’ll discover how to apply these standards to ensure your digital content is accessible to individuals who are blind, deaf, or have other disabilities.
• Accessibility for On-Site Visitors: Through NFC tag integration, your museum or gallery will have an added layer of accessibility that extends beyond the digital world. Visitors can interact with the exhibits and engage with digital content without barriers. This can be crucial for visitors with mobility or vision impairments, ensuring they can access all the content they need without additional assistance.
• Avoid Legal Risks: Ensuring your museum or gallery website is ADA compliant protects your organization from the risk of legal action related to non-compliance. By addressing accessibility proactively, you not only protect your organization but also foster an inclusive environment that values all visitors.

Benefits of Completing This Course

• Enhanced Visitor Experience: Your exhibits will be easier to explore and enjoy for everyone, regardless of their abilities. Whether it’s resizing text, adjusting contrast, or using screen readers, your website will be fully equipped to meet the diverse needs of your audience.
• Inclusivity in Action: Demonstrate your commitment to inclusivity by providing accessible solutions for diverse audiences, from visitors with disabilities to international guests. You’ll position your institution as a leader in social responsibility and accessibility.
• Modern and Compliant: Position your institution as a forward-thinking leader in accessibility while meeting ADA requirements and legal standards. This course empowers your team to create a space that’s not just physically accessible but digitally accessible too.
• Seamless NFC Integration: Tie your physical exhibits to your new digital space with NFC tags, revolutionizing the way visitors engage with your collection. This innovative approach will enhance your compliance efforts while providing an enriched experience for all visitors.
• Receive a Certificate for taking the course

Take Your Accessibility to the Next Level

This course builds directly on our NFC for ADA Compliance – Museum Certification program, providing you with a holistic approach to accessibility and digital engagement. Together, these courses empower you to create an inclusive, modern, and compliant space that stands as a model for cultural institutions worldwide.

Join us and take the first step toward making your museum or gallery a truly inclusive space that welcomes and inspires all visitors. Start building a digital legacy today while ensuring you are fully ADA compliant and legally protected!

** This course follows disability standards in Canada and Learning ADA Compliance is also a standard that Canada follows to help those with disabilities in cultural space.

*** This course teaches staff and volunteers how to create online collections on a website that helps those with disabilities enjoy art and exhibits independently. Take all three courses to build an Accessible NFC tag system that helps you tell the story to all visitors