Phase 2 Working Group Member Selection Criteria

Working Group Member Selection Critieria

Representation – the individual is recognized within a sector and represents one or more sectors/interests within the larger accessibility or business community
Accessibility Awareness – demonstrates a general understanding of accessibility challenges
Ability to Work in a Group – respectful of other perspectives, and demonstrates an ability to work through complex issues and build consensus
Diversity –participants represent a broad cross-section of interests, concerns, and subject matter expertise
Availability – available to fulfill responsibilities; willingness to commit time to the process
Professional or Lived Experience – significant experience in the accessibility or business sectors

Specific Expertise – demonstrates a unique and diverse understanding of the full range of accessibility and/or business perspectives demonstrates technical and practical expertise and understanding within the subject area of their working group
Consensus Building – fosters collaboration and demonstrates an ability to compromise and find common solutions
Problem-solving – able to develop and propose technical solutions within their area of expertise
Commitment – motivated to build a successful accessibility certification model; able to commit 5-10 hours over three weeks to discussion through a variety of channels
Communication – ability to review complex ideas and communicate them clearly and concisely in written reports
Open Government Awareness – understands and supports Open Government requirements of the process