Main actions to improve accessibility in open source projects, OW2con16, Paris

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

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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