The Accessibility Roadmap - Where To Start?

Proposal No: 1945

Bios & Handouts

Speaker(s)

• Kim Phillips, Manager, Marketing Programs, Level Access

Disability Area: Cognitive|Learning   Mobility   Vision   Deaf|HOH   Other Disability  

Topic Area: Legal   Best Practices   Web|Media Access   Alternate Format   Campus Policy   Curriculum Access   Assistive Technology   Information Resources  

Summary of Session

A look at the first steps an organization should take when beginning an accessibility journey. This talk will include an overview of accessibility concepts, and outline a three phase process from initiation to implementation for achieving digital accessibility.

Abstract

This talk will look at key digital accessibility concepts and outline a recommended three phase approach to roll out a digital accessibility initiative. Phase I: Initiate - coverage questionnaires, identify high risk components, system audits for high risk components, Digital Accessibility Maturity Model (DAMM), training Phase II: Pilot - implement accessibility practices in high risk groups, measure impact and cost, refine program along DAMM dimensions Phase III: Scale up - implement accessibility systemically, standardized budgets optimized by accessibility RoI, clear, maintained policies and standards

Kepoints

1. How to initiate an accessibility program, including requirements for compliance auditing and methodology
2. The Digital Accessibility Maturity Model measured along 8 dimensions from Ownership/Governance to Procurement
3. How to measure accessibility impact and cost and define budgets

Speaker Bio(s)

Kim Phillips

N/A - submitter only

Handout(s)