We continue our discussion on procurement in our series of accessibility conversations around the 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Accessibility with Jeff Kline. We dive deeper into categories of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), tools for purchasing departments, and the roles of vendors and purchasers during the proposal and review process. Benefits of Addressing Accessibility When Making ICT Purchases Sanjay Nasta: Why is considering accessibility in purchasing Information[…]
READ MORE about Framing an ICT Accessibility Policy During ProcurementIntegrating Accessibility Into Key Business Processes
This is the fourth in a series of nine discussions on 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Accessibility with Jeff Kline. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff today about how integrating accessibility into key business processes drives accessibility in an organization. In this interview, Jeff discusses why you need to make accessibility part of your business processes, the key processes to prioritize for accessibility[…]
READ MORE about Integrating Accessibility Into Key Business ProcessesImplementing an Accessibility Training Program: Insights from Jeff Kline
We continue our discussion on procurement in our series of accessibility conversations around the 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Accessibility with Jeff Kline. In this interview, we focus on the importance of accessibility training and how to implement an accessibility training program in an organization. From identifying the business goals and objectives of the training to tracking and monitoring progress, learn the key steps to creating a[…]
READ MORE about Implementing an Accessibility Training Program: Insights from Jeff KlineThe Importance of Organizational Leadership in Developing an Accessibility Culture: Buy-In, Metrics, and Structure
This is the third in a series of nine discussions on 8 Key Elements for Creating a Culture of Accessibility with Jeff Kline. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Jeff today about how organizational leadership influences the culture of accessibility. In this interview, Jeff discusses getting leadership buy-in, why a bottom-up approach to accessibility doesn’t work, driving accountability with metrics, and using the organization’s structure and process[…]
READ MORE about The Importance of Organizational Leadership in Developing an Accessibility Culture: Buy-In, Metrics, and StructureThe Role of Policy in Creating a Culture of Accessibility
Jeff Kline is the author of Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization and is a recognized subject matter expert in key areas of IT accessibility, including policy, rule making, process integration, procurement, and risk mitigation. He formerly served as Program Director of Statewide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility at the Texas Department of Information Resources. Jeff consults on IT accessibility policy matters for federal and state agencies, educational institutions, NGOs,[…]
READ MORE about The Role of Policy in Creating a Culture of AccessibilityWCAG 2.2 Explained – What Designers and Content Creators Need To Know
As the digital landscape evolves, ensuring inclusive and accessible online experiences becomes more critical than ever. Recently, the WC3 released its version 2.2 updates to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), bringing with it new standards and considerations. If you’re a website designer, application developer, or digital marketer, understanding these changes is crucial for creating content that reaches all users barrier-free. The Evolution of WCAG: A Brief Overview Originally introduced[…]
READ MORE about WCAG 2.2 Explained – What Designers and Content Creators Need To KnowWCAG 2.2 Update: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Forecasting the Impact of the WCAG 2.2 Update Author’s Note: Idiom “Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze” means “is it worth it.” For the past few years, the World Wide Web Consortium (aka W3C) has teased the industry with the potential release of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. This likely update, now expected to be released in Fall of 2023, has led to much speculation about the[…]
READ MORE about WCAG 2.2 Update: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?Accessibility Asked and Answered: What is a Web Accessibility Audit?
A web accessibility audit evaluates a digital asset for accessibility to people with disabilities. The audit may be for a website, web application, mobile app, desktop application, or any product that contains a user interface. The audit typically involves reviewing the digital assets’ content, design, and code to identify any barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from accessing or using the site. Audit Motivation There are many reasons why[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility Asked and Answered: What is a Web Accessibility Audit?Why Every Product Needs a VPAT
In today’s purchasing market, accessibility is an increasingly important factor for companies looking to sell their products and services to government agencies, universities, and other organizations that care about accessibility. Many organizations now require a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) during the purchasing process to assess the accessibility of a product or service and determine if it meets their accessibility requirements. A VPAT is a document that provides detailed information on the accessibility of a product[…]
READ MORE about Why Every Product Needs a VPATThe Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Third-Party Auditor for Your VPAT Engagement
Potential customers frequently ask product developers to provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) based on a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). It usually doesn’t take long for the developer to realize that the VPAT form is complex and contains language specific to the accessibility industry. This realization leads many developers to seek a third-party auditor’s assistance in auditing their product and creating an accessibility compliance report. This VPAT engagement checklist[…]
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