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IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
ARMONY ALTINIER
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Accessibility as a Process
Compliance &Accessibility
ReasonableAccommodation
Conclusion
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Outline
▶ Accessibility as a Process
▶ Compliance & Accessibility
▶ Reasonable Accommodation
ACCESSIBILITY AS A PROCESS
Introduction
Accessibilityas a Process
Compliance &Accessibility
ReasonableAccommodation
Conclusion
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The Role of the Accessibility Manager
▶ Accessibility Manager : Accountable for theAccessibility on the Organization
• R.A.C.I. → makes the final decision, not doing thejob
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The 3 steps of the Accessibility Process
▶ Diagnostic
▶ Repare
▶ Improve
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Digital Accessibility,a Never-ending process
▶ The major importance of NRT –Non‑Regression Testing for Accessibility!
• Use Accerciser or other tools
COMPLIANCE & ACCESSIBILITY
Introduction
Accessibility as a Process
Compliance &Accessibility
ReasonableAccommodation
Conclusion
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“Accessibility Supported”
▶ The WCAG Definition:“supported by users' assistive technologies aswell as the accessibility features in browsersand other user agents”
▶ P.O.U.R.
• Perceivable
• Operable
• Understandable
• Robust
Source: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/
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Accessibility Non‑Compliance = Bug
▶ “Universal Design”
• A bug for one person must be considered as a bugfor everyone
▶ Know your product, adopt the user viewpoint
• Identify showstoppers
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Introduction
Accessibility as a Process
Compliance &Accessibility
ReasonableAccommodation
Conclusion
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Inclusion, a Human Right
“Discrimination on the basis of disability”includes denial of reasonable accommodation
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“Reasonable accommodation”, the UN Definition
“Reasonable accommodation” meansnecessary and appropriate modification andadjustments not imposing a disproportionateor undue burden, where needed in a particularcase, to ensure to persons with disabilities theenjoyment or exercise on an equal basis withothers of all human rights and fundamentalfreedoms
Source : CRPD – http://ur1.ca/ps31g
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Prioritizing axes
▶ 2 axes:
• User impact: “necessary and appropriate”
• Cost: "not imposing a disproportionate or undueburden”
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The 4 Priority Fields of Digital Accessibility
CONCLUSION
Introduction
Accessibility as a Process
Compliance &Accessibility
ReasonableAccommodation
Conclusion>
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3 Key Points
▶ Insource Digital Accessibility as one of your Organization Process
▶ Ckeck small, check often, never stop
▶ Identify the Core functionalities of your product,on the user’s side, make them work for all
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It’s OK if you try and fail
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/107892497@N03/10722810504