Hi Jane,
You may already be aware of them, but we are working with the Shaw Trust
on the current Peoples Record project, and I think their approach to
accessibility audits is excellent.
You can find out more at:
http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/website_accessibility
Although their audits do include technical verification for compliance
with WCAG etc, the main thing is that they employ a team of people with
direct personal experience of using a range of adaptive technologies.
This team will put your site through its paces from a range of
perspectives, including no vision, low vision, impaired mobility,
learning difficulties, deafness and dyslexia - ensuring that it is
thoroughly user-tested as well as compliance-checked.
You can also go visit their team during the assessment at their lab in
South Wales, which I haven't done, but have heard from others is a very
educational experience.
I could have a chat offline about costs (and it is certainly a
consideration), but if you're looking for a gold standard, this seems
pretty good.
All best,
Nick
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Jane Finnis
Sent: 22 January 2010 12:38
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Subject: Accessibility Audits
Hi there,
I am looking into carrying out an accessibility audit on the Culture24
site www.culture24.org.uk and I would appreciate any thoughts on best
practice for this.
The site has been built to achieve AA accessibility standards (W3C-WAI
compliance standards) and to strive for AAA wherever possible. However
whilst this is obviously very important and any audit would need to
address and check this compliance, I am keen to explore wider ideas of
good practice that go beyond just technical compliance. Things like
adding sign language translations, viewing the site on a variety of
platforms or use of language.
My questions are:
- what examples of good practice might we consider?
- what might the cost be to employ a consultant to do this kind of work?
How many days?
- can you recommend anyone specific to do this kind of work?
Any advice anyone could give would be very helpful.
Thanks, Jane
Jane Finnis
Director, Culture24
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including:
www.culture24.org.uk
www.show.me.uk
www.icons.org.uk
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