Course Description

In the course Disability and Digital Media, offered by CurtinX, explores the dynamic relationship between digital technology and disability in today's society. It delves into how social media represents disability, the politics surrounding online disability experiences, and the impact of digital culture such as memes and viral content on perceptions of disability. Additionally, it covers the pivotal role of accessibility in digital media.

What Students Will Learn

• Understanding the social and medical models of disability.
• Familiarity with key concepts and terminology relevant to digital disability.
• Insights into how social media is reshaping public perceptions of disability.
• Exploring both opportunities and challenges that the digital world presents for representations of disability.
• Use of memes and viral content by disability activists to spread awareness.
• Applying digital accessibility tools to enhance media usability for everyone.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required for this introductory course, making it accessible to anyone interested in the intersection of disability and digital media technologies.

Course Coverage

• Impact of social media on disability representation
• Online disability politics
• Disability in digital culture
• Accessibility in digital platforms

Who This Course Is For

This course is tailored for students, professionals, activists, and anyone interested in understanding how digital media impacts the perception and representation of disability. It is also beneficial for those working in digital media, social media management, or accessibility consulting.

Real-World Application

Learners can apply the insights and skills from this course in various ways, such as improving accessibility in digital content creation, developing inclusive digital marketing strategies, or advocating for disability rights using digital platforms.

Syllabus

• Module 1: Introducing Digital Disability
• Module 2: Disability and Social Media
• Module 3: Accessibility and the Digital World
• Module 4: The Future of Digital Disability