W3C

– DRAFT –
Maturity Model Task Force

23 October 2024

Attendees

Present
CharlesL, Fazio, janina, jkline, NehaJ, stacey
Regrets
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Chair
David Fazio
Scribe
CharlesL

Meeting minutes

<gb> /issues/148 -> #148

<gb> /issues/157 -> #157

<gb> /issues/226 -> #226

<gb> /issues/137 -> #137

New Business

<stacey> Can someone send the right link for the call? I keep connecting, but I'm the only one on Zoom.

<Fazio> emailed your gmail

<stacey> TY!

Use Cases Update

Sheri_B-H: procurement for a multi-org.
… We can email this for review its a page.
… I will email it out. Jeff looking for your comments.
… in reviewing other use-cases we can modify some of the older ones. Will open up a ticket for that.
… updates are not big.

David: down to 15 issues.

jkline: wondering with use cases if its necessary to put in the roles all the time? seems may not be necessary.

David: maybe ask Stacey. usability review?

Sheri_B-H: we discussed this Jake pushed hard to have a stake holder list. ie who to involve. We don't discuss this at all. I think we need to leave them in maybe condense them.

David: Stacey if you can review that section.

stacey: it is quite big and could be condensed.

Sheri_B-H: maybe you and I can review together Stacey.

stacey: Sure.

David: this is more editorial I would say. do we need a issue for this?

janina: if its useful to track progress, it doesn't matter.

Sheri_B-H: 1-2 weeks tops we should have this done. agreed by Stacey.

CharlesL: we don't have to have every github issue resolved before we move to a release.

Scoring Spreadsheet Instructions Follow Up

jkline: Yes I have added this, revised by Charles and Mark. there is now an instruction page in the excel spreadsheet.

David, Do we need to add it to the document?

jkline: I don't think we do. could add to an appendix. but I don't think we need it.

CharlesL: this is done and we don't need add instructions to the document. only in the excel spreadsheet.

Github Issue #148 Add information fields for metadata for each dimension

<gb> /issues/148 -> #148

<Fazio> achttps://github.com/w3c/maturity-model/issues/148

Add information fields for metadata for each dimension #148

David: Add fields for each dimension that provides information such as (but not limited to: name of completer of the dimension form, Functional area(s) encompassed, scope of the organization included, etc

jkline: this tool may be sent to multiple departments / divisions it would be useful to add these fields?
… if we add the fields to the top.

Charles: we do have "Assessment Scope" field at the top of each dimension already.

jkline: it is also good to have a name associated for traceability.
… we don't know how long this version of the spreadsheet will be out there, open schedule on when this gets converted.
… if there are enhancements we should do that. it will be easier to do now.

David: should we do it?

jkline: I will do it.

David: jeff will add metadata to the spreadsheet.

Charles: Jeff please just send me the list of metadata to include.

Github Issue #157 Section 3.6: proof points should be expanded to take into account evidence of the outcomes of the procurement process.

<gb> /issues/157 -> #157

Section 3.6: proof points should be expanded to take into account evidence of the outcomes of the procurement process.

Section 3.6: proof points should be expanded to take into account evidence of the outcomes of the procurement process. · Issue #157 · w3c/maturity-model

<Fazio> w3c/maturity-model#157

<gb> Issue 157 Section 3.6: proof points should be expanded to take into account evidence of the outcomes of the procurement process. (by jasonjgw)

David: asking us to define metrics and goals of the procurement process.

jkline: yes we did

Sheri_B-H: its not always possible to procure an accessible product. so I don't know calculating what you were doing before / after.
… I don't think its a good measure.

David: he is looking at the ISO standard which is complementary to our maturity model.
… I believe the ISO standard does have something for procurement.

jkline: I think we have this in the new proof point we added. "how many procurements % of, that are demonstrated to be accessible, % of a11y mentioned in SOW and contracts. he is providing examples but may not be the best examples for our model.

David: We feel we have addressed this issue and will close it with comments.

jkline: we should address the 3 specific points he pointed out.
… without being specific for the goals / metrics...

David: word smithing the response before closing the issue.

<Fazio> suggested resolution: Without requiring specific metrics and goals, we believe that our addition of metrics and goals resolves this issue, to the extent applicable by the maturity model.

Github Issue #226 Add an explanatory section on dimension goals and metrics

<gb> /issues/226 -> #226

Add an explanatory section on dimension goals and metrics

w3c/maturity-model#226

<gb> Issue 226 Add an explanatory section on dimension goals and metrics (by jasonjgw)

David: we added metrics and goals, for each dimension but he is looking for examples.

stacey: holistically an organization may not know how to create a metrics and goals. I think it is important but it is subjective to their business / needs.

jkline: This is project management 101 defining some goals. you can make the same argument for a lot of the proof points.
… there may be some in my book, if someone doesn't understand how to define goals for a project, doesn't need to be specific to accessibility...

stacey: have to assume they don't have a11y knowledge.
… I do product management but when you add in a11y they are blanking on what they need to do next.

David: I think Stacey's approach works here. very generic but useful.

<janina> +1 to Pre-Requisites; Could be called "Assumptions"

Sheri_B-H: slightly different: a "prerequisite" section skills of what this section needs.

David: suggested skill sets. contract with someone who has this skill set if you don't have it yourself.
… can you take a crack at that Sheri?

Sheri_B-H: I can take a crack but where would this go?
… we can talk about this at the same time with Stacey. In the abstract section. set expectations.

jkline: section 1.2 Audience for Maturity model.

Sheri_B-H: maybe add more on skills. suggested skills

jkline: an executive in charge of this would go find those skills needed

stacey: maybe hire someone, like PDF remediation for example :)

David: Jason says its not clear. that Table. clarify things and things to consider, skills needed etc.

jkline: who can help us define these goals, this is a progressive model.

David: we have a couple places for this and will point Jason to this once Stacey and Sheri update the document.

Github Issue #137 Address the accessibility of entire processes in the Maturity Model.

<gb> /issues/137 -> #137

Address the accessibility of entire processes in the Maturity Model

w3c/maturity-model#137

<gb> Issue 137 Address the accessibility of entire processes in the Maturity Model. (by jasonjgw)

stacey: the maturity model is digital spaces not physical spaces.

jkline: This is no in scope, compliance issue, no proof points to try and deal with this. we are trying to enable an organization...

janina: out of scope

Sheri_B-H: this is the opportunity can extend the model to include these other ideas.

janina: we are about documenting.

Sheri_B-H: we aren't signaling out him just other groups are doing this and can extend where appropriate.

David: yes we won't address this and just say out of scope.

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Diagnostics

Maybe present: Charles, David, Sheri_B-H

All speakers: Charles, CharlesL, David, janina, jkline, Sheri_B-H, stacey

Active on IRC: CharlesL, Fazio, janina, jkline, NehaJ, Sheri_B-H, stacey