Disability Studies Courses and Certifications

An Introduction to Disability Studies in India

Explore disability studies through Indian cultural, social, and political perspectives, covering historical views, policy issues, gender dynamics, and representations in literature and media.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Health and Disability in Humanities

Explore the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of disability, examining lived experiences, healthcare systems, and societal attitudes through literature, philosophy, history, and social studies.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Technology, Disability, and Technoableism

Explore the intersection of disability, technology, and AI—covering ableism, assistive tech, universal design, and inclusive practices to build more accessible and equitable digital worlds.

• Swayam
• Available until Sep 11, 2026
• Free Online Course

Introduction to disabilities (दिव्यांगता का परिचय)

Explore key concepts of disability, RPWD Act 2016 provisions, types and characteristics of disabilities, and inclusive practices to build awareness, empathy, and legal understanding for educators.

• Swayam
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Disability Research: From Absence to Action - SMAC 2021 Session 4

Explore disability research, from absence to action, examining best practices, survey results, and the capability imperative in our current system.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Frontier: Research on Disability in Medicine and Medical Education

Explore groundbreaking research on disability inclusion in medicine and medical education, focusing on innovative approaches and best practices for creating inclusive environments.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

Redefining Disability - Balancing Medical, Social, and Cultural Perspectives

1 rating

Exploring approaches to disability, balancing medical, social, and cultural perspectives. Redefining disability through historical context and modern understanding to promote inclusion and equality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Western University - London

From Kinship to Care - Comparative Autoethnographies of Sibling Worlds in Canada and the US

1 rating

Explore sibling experiences with disability across Canada and the US through comparative autoethnographies, examining family dynamics, access intimacy, and extraordinary care measures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Comprendiendo a la discapacidad en entornos universitarios

95 ratings at Coursera

Descubre estrategias efectivas para apoyar e incluir a estudiantes con discapacidad en el entorno universitario, abordando barreras, comunicación y diseño universal para una educación inclusiva.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Handicap visuel : comprendre et agir pour l'inclusion

26 ratings at Coursera

Découvrez les aspects psychologiques, sociaux et pratiques du handicap visuel, des stratégies d'adaptation aux technologies d'assistance, pour promouvoir une société plus inclusive et accessible.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

A Sensory Approach to Teaching Dance for Students with Disabilities (Live Online)

1129 ratings at CourseHorse

This course offers a thoughtful, inclusive approach to teaching dance to students with disabilities, emphasizing the principles of wholeness and access.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• $380.00

ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

Explore contemporary art through diverse lenses of color theory, performance studies, and cultural theory while examining social topics like race, gender, and disabilities through global artistic perspectives.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Literary And Cultural Disability Studies: An Exploration

Explore disability's unique perspective in literature, culture, and academia. Examine canon, interpretation, multilingualism, and interdisciplinarity through a disability studies lens. Includes Indian Sign Language workshop.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Fundamentals of Diversity

33 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse identities, challenges, and management strategies across gender, culture, age, and disability to foster inclusive organizations and effective intercultural communication.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Supporting Employees with Disabilities

1394 ratings at Udemy

How to Make Your Workplace More Accessible and Inclusive for People with Disabilities

• Udemy
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course