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Models, Frameworks and Charters

AbilityNet Digital Accessibility Maturity Model (DAMM)

This functions as a 7 step management tool to help leverage all capacity at an organisation to map existing accessibility, devise roadmaps and check in on progress. This model has 5 “dimensions” that are seen as parts of an overall strategy: vision, leadership, processes, capability and procurement, and 5 levels of achievement in each. The free downloadable version of the model includes a list of suggested questions to ask when consulting with stakeholders. 

W3C Accessibility Maturity Model (draft)

This describes 7 “dimensions” where accessibility applies including communications, ICT development lifecycles and the organisational culture, along with suggestions in each dimension of points (or organisational functions) where accessibility can be evidenced, as well as varying levels of achievement in each point. This practical and customisable guidance, with a structure for co-ordinating evidence, is the most helpful method of presenting information to busy, praxis based professionals.

Accessible Books Consortium Charter for Accessible Publishing

Our objective is to make our e-books accessible to all. With this objective in mind, we, the signatories to this Charter, hereby commit to:

  1. stating our accessibility policy on our web-site, including adherence to this Charter;
  2. nominating a senior manager who will be responsible for accessibility;
  3. raising awareness among, and provide technical training for, relevant staff;
  4. designating and publicising a point of contact in our organization to assist persons with print disabilities to access our publications;
  5. testing our digital publications for accessibility, incorporating appropriate feature descriptions and metadata;
  6. monitoring our progress in this area;
  7. promoting the adoption of accessibility standards throughout the supply chain; and
  8. supporting national and international collaboration with organisations representing persons with print disabilities so as to increase the availability of publications in accessible formats.

Contact us if you wish to become a signatory to the Charter for Accessible Publishing.

 

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