I've used Disability Exchange a few times for My Learning and My Yorkshire and have found it very useful and as Ann says inexpensive.
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From: Museums Computer Group on behalf of OGIDI ANN
Sent: Fri 29/01/2010 10:55
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Subject: Re: Accessibility Audits
In addition you could also try UsabilityExchange. http://www.usabilityexchange.com/. Users test your site online at home using their own equipment. You choose users across the spectrum of disability and age groups. Interesting, inexpensive and useful benchmark to use in conjunction with other accessibility audits. Do call or email if you want more info.
Good luck,
Ann
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From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nick Poole
Sent: 24 January 2010 20:57
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Subject: Re: Accessibility Audits
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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