Meeting Goals
Interactive meeting with time for discussion with you to:
- Learn more about the WAI-ACT Project
- Provide input into project developments
- Explore opportunities for collaboration
Meeting Schedule
- 11:00 - 11:45 About the WAI-ACT Project
- 11:45 - 12:30 WP3: Implementation Guidance
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch (provided)
- 13:30 - 14:15 WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- 14:15 - 15:00 WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break
- 15:30 - 17:00 Explore collaboration opportunities
Agenda Overview
- » About the WAI-ACT Project
- WP3: Implementation Guidance
- WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- Explore collaboration opportunities
About W3C/WAI
Web Accessibility Initiative - Cooperation Framework for Guidance on Advanced Technologies, Evaluation Methodologies, and Research Agenda Setting to Support eAccessibility (WAI-ACT)
- EC Framework Programme 7 Support Action project
- 1 September 2011 until 31 August 2014 (36 months)
- Led by W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C/WAI)
Project Partners
WAI-ACT project partners are:
W3C/WAI Staff
WAI-ACT staff from W3C/WAI:
- Shadi Abou-Zahra (Scientific Coordinator)
- Philippe Rohou (Administrative Coordinator)
- Web Accessibility Specialist (position open)
- Vivien Lacourba
SBA Staff
WAI-ACT staff from SBA:
- Eric Velleman (Representative)
- Martijn Houtepen
- Wilco Fiers
Fraunhofer Staff
WAI-ACT staff from Fraunhofer:
- Carlos Velasco (Representative)
- Yehya Mohamad
- Philip Ackermann
- Evangelos Vlachogiannis
JKU Staff
WAI-ACT staff from JKU:
- Klaus Miesenberger (Representative)
- Daniel Pöll
- Andrea Petz
Project Objectives
WAI-ACT builds on and extends WAI processes to address the following needs:
- Expanded cooperation in web accessibility
- Authoritative guidance on implementation
- Harmonized evaluation methodologies
- Coordinated research and development
Expanded Cooperation
Expanded cooperation in Europe and internationally on the development of accessibility solutions:
- Open cooperation forum
- Collaboration platform
- Outreach to stakeholders
Implementation Guidance
Authoritative guidance on the implementation of accessibility in advanced web technologies:
- Accessibility support database
- WCAG 2.0 Application Notes
- W3C Workshop on WCAG 2.0
- Guidance for policy makers
Evaluation Methodologies
Internationally harmonized methodologies to support evaluation of websites for accessibility:
- Website conformance evaluation methodology
- Techniques for accessibility evaluation tools
- Guidance on finding and using evaluation tools
- Interactive guide for accessibility evaluators
Research Coordination
Common visions and contribution to a coordinated eAccessibility research agenda:
- Documenting eAccessibility research topics
- Explorations eAccessibility research topics
Project Highlights
- Accessibility Support Database
- WCAG 2.0 Application Notes
- W3C Workshop on WCAG 2.0
- WCAG 2.0 Evaluation Methodology
- eAccessibility research explortations
Agenda Overview
- About the WAI-ACT Project
- » WP3: Implementation Guidance
- WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- Explore collaboration opportunities
WP3 Overview
Authoritative guidance on the implementation of accessibility in advanced web technologies:
- Accessibility support database
- WCAG 2.0 Application Notes
- W3C Workshop on WCAG 2.0
- Guidance for policy makers (due later in the project)
Accessibility Support (1)
Goal: To provide a public repository of information about the support of specific accessibility features by web browsers and assistive technologies
- Developers: understand which techniques they can use
- Evaluators: evaluate the accessibility features provided
- Users: learn about the performance of browsers and AT
See also: description of accessibility support deliverable
Accessibility Support (2)
Approach: Build on existing test suite development and utilize crowd-sourcing mechanisms to provide a scalabale and maintanable repository
- Collecting information using a test harness
build on W3C Conformance Test Framework
reuse work from the BenToWeb Project
- Public contribution of test data and reviews
develop additional crowd-sourcing utilities
- Strong focus on advanced web technologies
develop strategies to help direct contributors
Application Notes (1)
Goal: To provide authoritative guidance to support web accessibility implementors
- Learn about web accessibility thematically
- Provide examples and reusable code
- Resources for self-learning and educators
See also: description of application notes deliverables
WCAG 2.0 Workshop (1)
Goal: To promote an understanding on approaches for referencing and adopting WCAG 2.0 in practice
- Promote an understanding of the concepts in WCAG 2.0
- Inform on the creation policy frameworks for WCAG 2.0
- Discuss effective approaches for implementing WCAG 2.0
- Explore solutions to challenges in applying WCAG 2.0
See also: description of WCAG 2.0 workshop deliverable
WCAG 2.0 Workshop (2)
Approach: Hold a W3C Workshop with broad involvement of key stakeholders
- Policy makers who want to learn more about adopting WCAG 2.0
- Developers who want to share best practices and resources
- Users who want to ensure effective uptake of WCAG 2.0
- Experts, researchers, and others working with WCAG 2.0
WCAG 2.0 Workshop (3)
Status: Exploring venues and refining draft workshop outline
- Expected end May / early June in Brussels
- Announcements due in the coming weeks
Agenda Overview
- About the WAI-ACT Project
- WP3: Implementation Guidance
- » WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- Explore collaboration opportunities
WP4 Overview
Internationally harmonized methodologies to support evaluation of websites for accessibility:
- Website conformance evaluation methodology
- Techniques for accessibility evaluation tools (due later in the project)
- Guidance on finding and using evaluation tools (due later in the project)
- Interactive guide for accessibility evaluators (due later in the project)
Website Evaluation (1)
Goal: To develop an internationally harmonized website accessibility evaluation methodology
- Selecting representative web page samples
- Guidance on evaluating samples using WCAG
- Approach for aggregating evaluation results
- Applicable for self-assessment and auditing
See also: description of evaluation methodology deliverable
Agenda Overview
- About the WAI-ACT Project
- WP3: Implementation Guidance
- WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- » WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- Explore collaboration opportunities
WP5 Overview
Common visions and contribution to a coordinated eAccessibility research agenda:
- Documenting eAccessibility research topics
- Explorations eAccessibility research topics
Research Topics
Goal: To develop and annotated catalogue of eAccessibility research topics and resources
- Public wiki tool to document research topics
- Vetting by group of international researchers
- Used to inform the group but also the public
Status: Active development in the Research and Development Working Group (RDWG)
Research Explorations
Goal: To hold regular teleconference seminars to explore eAccessibility research topics
- Peer-reviewed teleconference seminars
- Participation of international experts
- Public proceedings and transcription
- W3C Group Note as consolidated output
Status: Active development in the Research and Development Working Group (RDWG)
Future Symposia
Currently the following topics are being considered for upcoming symposia
- Mobile and Touch Interfaces (working title)
- Text Customization and Readability (working title)
- Also: Easy to Read and Web Inclusion
- Send topic suggestions to public-wai-rd@w3.org
Agenda Overview
- About the WAI-ACT Project
- WP3: Implementation Guidance
- WP4: Evaluation Methodologies
- WP5: Research Agenda Setting
- » Explore collaboration opportunities
Getting WAI Updates
Getting announcements and the latest resources:
Get Involved in WAI
Using WAI resources and contributing to WAI:
- You are welcome to use WAI materials
- Contributing Techniques for WCAG 2.0
- Contributing comments and feedback
- Participating in WAI Working Groups
- Sponsoring WAI and W3C Membership
http://www.w3.org/WAI/participation
Collaboration Opprtunities
Are you aware of work or involved in:
- ...developing educational resources?
- ...policy adoption of WAI Guidelines?
- ...developing evaluation methodologies?
- ...developing evaluation tools?
- ...eAccessibility research and development?
- ...related EC or nationally funded projects?
- ...other activities on web accessibility?
