In phase 2 of the Certified for Access engagement, we are considering in greater depth the what and how of certification for accessibility.
Working Groups
We are bringing together five working groups composed of about a dozen people each, with the following two objectives:
- To provide recommendations on the development and implementation of an accessibility certification model
- To identify key considerations and risks associated with a designated focus area
Each working group will focus on one of the following key focus areas of an accessibility certification model. Drawing on Phase 1 findings, existing tools and best practices, provided background materials, and a wealth of previous experience, working group members will consider a set of key considerations, resulting in recommendations on how to incorporate elements relating to their focus area in the eventual certification model.
These focus areas were chosen based on feedback from Phase 1 sessions, teleconferences, and online discussion and are structured around a guiding question:
| Working Group | Guiding Question |
|---|---|
| Governance and Leadership | Who leads and administers the accessibility certification model? |
| Model Scope and Design | How is the accessibility certification model structured and to who does it apply? |
| Incentives for Business | What will most effectively incentivize business of different types and sizes to seek certification? |
| Self-Sustainability | How can an accessibility certification model most effectively brand and market itself and accessibility more broadly? |
| Branding and Marketing | How might an accessibility certification model most effectively brand and market itself and accessibility more broadly? |
Tell us what you think
Being a working group member is one of many ways to participate in this process. We encourage everyone to contribute to dedicated discussion areas for each working group focus area. Learn more and tell us what you think about:
- Governance and leadership
- Model scope and design
- Incentives for business
- Self sustainability
- Branding and Marketing
Working group members will use this discussion to enrich in person sessions and online input will feature directly in the Phase 2 Report.
We will continue to post all materials to the website (including working group background materials and working group recommendations) for public review and comment.