WCAG2ICT Task Force
The objective of the WCAG2ICT Task Force is to develop documentation describing how WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 and its principles, guidelines, and success criteria could apply to non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).
Page Contents
Announcements
Meetings and Communication
The WCAG2ICT TF conducts its work using a variety of synchronous and asynchronous tools. Work is being done via teleconference, email and GitHub issues.
- Email lists;
- wcag2ict GitHub repository and GitHub draft document;
- IRC options
- IRC discussion on the
- #wcag2ict IRC channel, used largely for minute-taking;
- Server: irc.w3.org; Port 6665, 6667, 21, or 994; Channel: #wcag2ict
- Web-Based Surveys (WBS);
- Teleconferences of the task force (also see meeting minutes);
- Face to face meetings;
These tools are used by participants of the Task Force. For ways you can contribute, see How to Comment, Contribute, and Participate.
Teleconferences
Weekly teleconferences are being held on Thursdays at 10:00 AM Eastern (Boston time).
- WCAG2ICT Task Force: Thursdays at 10:00 until 11:00 Boston time
Meeting Minutes
Minutes from previous meetings are available.
Mailing Lists
The WCAG2ICT TF uses the public-wcag2ict-tf@w3.org mailing list (mailing list archives) for email discussion. Participants are automatically added to this mailing list when they become a participant of the Task Force. Members of the public can post to this list to send input to the task force.
Current Work
Publications
W3C Working Group Note Applying WCAG 2.x to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT)
How to Comment, Contribute, and Participate
To join the WCAG2ICT TF, individuals must be participants of the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. Participants are expected to actively contribute to the work of the Task Force. If you are interested in participating in the WCAG2ICT TF, email the task force leadership and working group chairs at group-ag-chairs@w3.org and include a little bit about what you’re interested in and how you think that you may be able to contribute to the Task Force. Then follow the participation procedures of the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group, and once you have joined ask Michael Cooper to add you to the task force.
Administrative Information
The WCAG2ICT TF is a Task Force of the Accessible Guidelines Working Group (AG WG).
Facilitator and Contacts
- Facilitator: Mary Jo Mueller (IBM)
- Technical Staff Contact: Michael Cooper
- Administrative Staff Contact:
Contact the task force leadership and working group chairs via email at group-ag-chairs@w3.org
Work Statement
The WCAG2ICT Task Force Work Statement defines the objectives, scope, approach, and participation of the Task Force. The work statement has been approved by the Accessibility Guidelines WG.