Hello Everyone

The first three parts of the ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization) "Individualized Adaptability and Accessibility in E-learning, 
Education and Training" Standard have just been published (16th September 
2008).

This standard integrates the IMS ACCLIP (Accessibility for Learner Information 
Package) and IMS ACCMD (AccessForAll Meta-data Specifications) into a 
single multi-part standard. 

The first three parts are now available (cost is around £65 each) and consist 
of:

* ISO/IEC 24751-1:2008 Individualized Adaptability and Accessibility in E-
learning, Education and Training Part 1: Framework and Reference Model 
(http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?
csnumber=41521). 
Part 1 of the multi-part standard. It lays out the scope and defines the 
reference model for Parts 1 and 2 below.

* ISO/IEC 24751-2:2008 Individualized Adaptability and Accessibility in E-
learning, Education and Training Part 2: "Access For All" Personal Needs and 
Preferences for Digital Delivery 
(http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?
csnumber=43603).
Part 2 of the multi-part standard. It covers the IMS ACCLIP Specification and 
defines accessibility needs and preferences, which can then be matched to 
resources (as defined in Part 3 below).

* ISO/IEC 24751-3:2008, Individualized Adaptability and Accessibility in E-
learning, Education and Training Part 3: "Access For All" Digital Resource 
Description 
(http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/catalogue_tc/catalogue_detail.htm?
csnumber=43604).
Part 3 of the multi-part standard. It covers the IMS ACCMD Specification and 
defines the accessibility meta-data that expresses a resource's ability to 
match the needs and preferences of a user (as defined in Part 2 above).

A further four parts have been given "New Project" status and will cover non-
digital learning resources and physical spaces.  They have a target publication 
date of December 2010.

Part 8 of the multipart standard will describe how language and learning 
preferences will be referenced and is expected to be published by the end of 
2009.

Best Regards

Sharon.

Sharon Perry,
Learning Technology Advisor,
JISC CETIS,
University of Bolton.
Website: http://jisc.cetis.ac.uk/domain/accessibility.