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Leadership & Strategy
Accessibility or inclusive design is explicitly referenced in our organizational mission or strategy.
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Leadership & StrategyLeadership communicates the importance of accessibility regularly.
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Leadership & StrategyThere is a documented accessibility roadmap or plan.
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Leadership & StrategyBudget or resources are allocated for accessibility efforts.
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Leadership & StrategyAccessibility goals are reviewed and updated annually.
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Policies & StandardsWe have a formal accessibility policy.
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Policies & StandardsAccessibility standards are documented (e.g., WCAG-aligned).
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Policies & StandardsPolicies are shared with staff and contractors.
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Policies & StandardsCompliance expectations are clearly defined for vendors.
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Policies & StandardsPolicies are reviewed on a scheduled cycle.
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesSpecific roles are assigned for accessibility ownership.
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesStaff understand their responsibilities related to accessibility.
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesAccessibility responsibilities are written into job descriptions or contracts.
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesCross-team collaboration exists for accessibility issues.
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Roles & ResponsibilitiesThere is a clear escalation path when barriers are identified.
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Training & AwarenessNew staff receive accessibility orientation or onboarding.
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Training & AwarenessOngoing accessibility training is available.
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Training & AwarenessTraining includes practical, hands-on activities.
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Training & AwarenessStaff understand how accessibility applies to their daily work.
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Training & AwarenessTraining effectiveness is evaluated and improved.
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Design & Development PracticesAccessibility is considered at the planning stage of projects.
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Design & Development PracticesTemplates and design systems include accessibility guidance.
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Design & Development PracticesColor contrast, headings, and structure are consistently checked.
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Design & Development PracticesInteractive elements are keyboard accessible.
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Design & Development PracticesAlternative text and media captions/transcripts are standard practice.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceAccessibility testing is built into project workflows.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceAutomated tools are used appropriately.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceManual testing (keyboard, screen reader, etc.) occurs regularly.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceIssues are documented in a shared tracker.
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Testing & Quality AssuranceRemediation timelines are defined and followed.
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Tools & TechnologyAuthoring tools support accessible output.
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Tools & TechnologyLMS or platform settings are configured for accessibility.
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Tools & TechnologyProcurement decisions consider accessibility features.
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Tools & TechnologyAssistive technology compatibility is tested.
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Tools & TechnologyTechnology upgrades include accessibility review.
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Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Accessibility metrics or KPIs are tracked.
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Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
User feedback channels exist for reporting barriers.
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Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Accessibility audits occur on a recurring schedule.
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Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Findings are used to improve future projects.
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Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Successes and lessons learned are shared across teams.
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