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 April 21, 2026

# How can I become a digital accessiblity specialist?

![Picture of Karine Simard](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9a22adee68462f6f925d3847455b01e4) By   Karine Simard  ·   1 minute read

**Today, we’re bringing you an interview with Cynthia Thibault-Larouche, our Head of Accessibility and Inclusive Design, where we talk about how to become a specialist in the field!**

**Tell me, is there a degree in digital accessibility that I could pursue?**

Unfortunately, not yet. Some accessibility-related content is included in web development training programs, for example, but it's still quite limited. As of today, there is no academic path dedicated exclusively to digital accessibility.

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**So, if I want to get started and become a specialist in the field, what should I do?**

I can tell you how we approach it at **Ciao**. When someone joins our team with that goal in mind, we start by providing foundational training to build a solid base. From there, skill development happens primarily through **mentorship with a senior team member** and — most importantly — through hands-on **practice**.

Personally, I found that conducting accessibility audits was extremely valuable. It forces you to review the criteria regularly, understand the nuances, and interpret edge cases. It's a rich, ongoing learning process.

Having a background in **UX** and **HTML** is also a real advantage. It helps not only with identifying issues, but also with proposing **concrete, realistic, and technically feasible solutions**.

**In your opinion, what are the key qualities someone needs to excel in digital accessibility?**

I'd say curiosity, **attention to detail**, and most of all, a passion for **sharing knowledge**. Accessibility is as much about technique as it is about education — we guide teams, deliver training, and make complex ideas easier to grasp. You really have to enjoy teaching and helping others grow.

**And if someone wants to explore this career path, does Ciao offer any resources to help them get started?**

Yes! We're currently preparing a **white paper** that will be released very soon — it's a great introduction to the core principles of digital accessibility. [We also offer a **training catalog**](https://pages.ciao.ca/en-ca/digital-accessibility-training-catalog?hsLang=en-ca) with a wide range of courses, from foundational concepts to more advanced topics like audits.

 

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