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Copyright © 2012 W3C (MIT, ERCIM, Keio)
Managing Website Accessibility Conformance
Shadi Abou-ZahraW3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)http://w3.org/People/shadi/
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WAI-ACT Project
Web Accessibility Initiative - Cooperation Framework for Guidance on Advanced Technologies, Evaluation Methodologies, and Research Agenda Setting to Support eAccessibility (WAI-ACT) – FP7 SSA:
• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C/WAI)
• Stiching Bartimeus Accessibility (SBA)
• FIT Web Compliance Center (Fraunhofer)
• Johannes Keppler University (JKU)
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Project Objectives
WAI-ACT builds on and extends WAI processes to address the following needs:
• Expanded cooperation in web accessibility
• Authoritative guidance on implementation
• Harmonized evaluation methodologies
• Coordinated research and development
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Authoritative Guidance
Authoritative guidance on the implementation of accessibility in advanced web technologies:
• Accessibility Support Database
• WCAG 2.0 Application Notes
• W3C Workshop on WCAG2 adoption
• Guidance for policy makers
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Harmonized Methods
Internationally harmonized methodologies to support evaluation of websites for accessibility:
• Website Conformance Evaluation Methodology
• Techniques for accessibility evaluation tools
• Guidance on finding and using evaluation tools
• Interactive guide for web accessibility evaluators
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Research Coordination
Common visions and contribution to a coordinated eAccessibility research agenda:
• Documenting eAccessibility research topics
• Exploration of eAccessibility research topics
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Project Highlights
Get involved in current and upcoming activities:
• Accessibility Support Database
• WCAG 2.0 Application Notes
• W3C Workshop on WCAG2 adoption
• Website Conformance Evaluation Methodology
• eAccessibility research explorations
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Accessibility Support
Goal: To provide a public repository of information on accessibility support in web technologies
• Collecting information using a test harness
• Public contribution of test data and reviews
• Strong focus on advanced web technologies
Status: Infrastructure in active development
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Application Notes
Goal: To provide authoritative guidance to support web accessibility implementators
• Address most frequent accessibility barriers
• Address use of advanced web technologies
• Address optimizations for specific contexts
Status: Active discussions and planning in the Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG)
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Workshop on Adoption
Goal: To hold a W3C Workshop on Referencing and Adopting WCAG 2.0 in Practice
• Collect, discuss, and disseminate best practices
• International participation of key stakeholders
• Guidance on avoiding standards fragmentation
Status: Exploring potential venues
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Website Evaluation
Goal: To develop and internationally harmonized website accessibility evaluation methodology
• Selecting representative web page samples
• Guidance on evaluating samples using WCAG2
• Approach for aggregating evaluation results
Status: Active development in the WCAG 2.0 Evaluation Methodology Task Force (Eval TF)
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Thank You
Shadi Abou-Zahra, W3C/WAIActivity Lead, WAI International Program Officehttp://w3.org/People/shadi/[email protected]
Get information and get involved:http://w3.org/WAI/ACT/