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:<p>'''"Universal accessibility''' is the character of a product, process, service, information or environment which, with a view to fairness and an inclusive approach, allows anyone to carry out activities independently and to obtain equivalent results." - Groupe DÉFI Accessibilité (GDA) & [https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo]</p> | :<p>'''"Universal accessibility''' is the character of a product, process, service, information or environment which, with a view to fairness and an inclusive approach, allows anyone to carry out activities independently and to obtain equivalent results." - Groupe DÉFI Accessibilité (GDA) & [https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo]</p> | ||
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:<p>[https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo] distinguishes accessibility from adaptation:<br></p> | :<p>[https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo] distinguishes accessibility from adaptation:<br></p> | ||
:<span style="">Adaptation would consist of changes made in order to </span>'''<span style="">accommodate </span>'''<span style="">people in relation to “an environment, a communication, a program, or an already existing service</span><span style=""> ”.</span> | |||
:<span style="">Adaptation would consist of changes made in order to | |||
::''<span style="">We adapt when we build a subway with only stairs, then add elevators several years later.</span>'' | ::''<span style="">We adapt when we build a subway with only stairs, then add elevators several years later.</span>'' | ||
::''<span style="">We make it universally accessible when we provide access ramps to the buses. </span>'' | ::''<span style="">We make it universally accessible when we provide access ramps to the buses. </span>'' | ||
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== Accessibility in places == | == Accessibility in places == | ||
<p><span>Choice of location</span><span><br></span></p> | <p><span>Choice of location</span><span><br></span></p> | ||
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| | | <p><span style="">In a universally accessible place, </span><span>'''a person in a '''</span><span>'''wheelchair'''</span><span>''' can move around in all the rooms and access a toilet'''</span><span style=""> .</span><span></span><br></p> | ||
*<span style="">Doors must be 800mm minimum</span><br> | *<span style="">Doors must be 800mm minimum</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">The dimensions of a toilet cubicle must be 1500 x 1500mm minimum</span><br> | *<span style="">The dimensions of a toilet cubicle must be 1500 x 1500mm minimum</span><br> | ||
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| | | <p><span style="">The entrance to the place must be a single storey or equipped with an access ramp and must be at </span><span style="">least 800 mm</span><span style=""> wide .</span></p> | ||
<p><span style="">All paths that the person must take must be obstacle-free and must have a clear width of at least </span><span style="">920 mm</span><span style=""> .</span></p> | <p><span style="">All paths that the person must take must be obstacle-free and must have a clear width of at least </span><span style="">920 mm</span><span style=""> .</span></p> | ||
<p><span style="">Check if the place is not under construction or renovation, which could make the space temporarily inaccessible.</span></p> | <p><span style="">Check if the place is not under construction or renovation, which could make the space temporarily inaccessible.</span></p> | ||
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| | | <p><span style="">Provide </span><span>'''babysitting service'''</span><span style=""> .</span></p> | ||
<p><span style="">Offer an </span>'''<span style="">interpreter service</span>'''<span style=""> .</span></p> | <p><span style="">Offer an </span>'''<span style="">interpreter service</span>'''<span style=""> .</span></p> | ||
<p><span style="">Provide a </span>'''<span style="">space with low sensory stimulation</span>'''<span style=""> .</span></p> | <p><span style="">Provide a </span>'''<span style="">space with low sensory stimulation</span>'''<span style=""> .</span></p> | ||
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<p><br></p><p><span style="">It takes double or triple the </span>'''<span style="">travel time</span>'''<span style=""> to make a trip in a wheelchair than it takes to do it on foot.</span></p><p><span style="">Remember that events taking place in </span>'''<span style="">winter</span>'''<span style=""> are naturally much more difficult to access for people with reduced mobility. </span><span style="">The quality of the current snow removal service (even in Montreal) does not allow people in wheelchairs to move around in winter).</span></p><p><span style="">Choosing to make the </span>'''<span style="">route</span>'''<span style=""> or </span>'''<span style="">course</span>'''<span style=""> of an event available helps people with disabilities plan their journey.</span></p><p><span style="">A motorized mobility aid has a range of 25 km on a flat surface.</span></p> | |||
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<p><span style="">It takes double or triple the </span>'''<span style="">travel time</span>'''<span style=""> to make a trip in a wheelchair than it takes to do it on foot.</span></p> | |||
<p><span style="">Remember that events taking place in </span>'''<span style="">winter</span>'''<span style=""> are naturally much more difficult to access for people with reduced mobility. </span><span style="">The quality of the current snow removal service (even in Montreal) does not allow people in wheelchairs to move around in winter).</span></p> | |||
<p><span style="">Choosing to make the </span>'''<span style="">route</span>'''<span style=""> or </span>'''<span style="">course</span>'''<span style=""> of an event available helps people with disabilities plan their journey.</span></p> | |||
<p><span style="">A motorized mobility aid has a range of 25 km on a flat surface.</span></p> | |||
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<span style="">References:</span><span style=""></span>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rl6fSyV9EVy5CtAdqSL7rRUcxwn26Cf/view Slides from the workshop given by Ex Aequo] | <span style="">References:</span><span style=""></span>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rl6fSyV9EVy5CtAdqSL7rRUcxwn26Cf/view Slides from the workshop given by Ex Aequo] | ||
[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bt6SVDG3DhqfCs0TDihFYdWK5Fc3TmsAVG4dqIZTueA/edit UK Mutual Aid Accessibility Checklist]<p><br></p>[https://www.altergo.ca/fr/accessibilite-universelle/outils-et-guides/ Tools and guides - Altergo]<p><br></p>[https://www.keroul.qc.ca/ Keroul] | [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bt6SVDG3DhqfCs0TDihFYdWK5Fc3TmsAVG4dqIZTueA/edit UK Mutual Aid Accessibility Checklist]<p><br></p> | ||
[https://www.altergo.ca/fr/accessibilite-universelle/outils-et-guides/ Tools and guides - Altergo]<p><br></p> | |||
[https://www.keroul.qc.ca/ Keroul] | |||
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<span style="">Creating a safe space</span><p><span style="">So that people experiencing racism (racialized) can feel most comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of it...</span></p> | <span style="">Creating a safe space</span><p><span style="">So that people experiencing racism (racialized) can feel most comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of it...</span></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Publicize the organization's anti- </span><span style="">racism position</span><span style=""> and how to deal with a situation of racism.</span> | *<span style="">Publicize the organization's anti- </span><span style="">racism position</span><span style=""> and how to deal with a situation of racism.</span> | ||
*<span style="">Have </span><span style="">PANDC</span><span style=""> (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour) - or </span>''<span style="">BIPOC</span>''<span style=""> ( </span>''<span style="">Black, Indigenous and people of colour</span>''<span style=""> ) - staff available in case of a person's concern, insecurity or distress.</span> | *<span style="">Have </span><span style="">PANDC</span><span style=""> (Indigenous, Black and People of Colour) - or </span>''<span style="">BIPOC</span>''<span style=""> ( </span>''<span style="">Black, Indigenous and people of colour</span>''<span style=""> ) - staff available in case of a person's concern, insecurity or distress.</span> | ||
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*<span style="">Create single-sex spaces as needed.</span> | *<span style="">Create single-sex spaces as needed.</span> | ||
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<p><span style="">In order for people living with misogyny, sexism and transphobia to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...</span></p> | <p><span style="">In order for people living with misogyny, sexism and transphobia to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...</span></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Have </span><span style="">staff</span><span style=""> from this group available in case of a person's concern, insecurity or distress.</span> | *<span style="">Have </span><span style="">staff</span><span style=""> from this group available in case of a person's concern, insecurity or distress.</span> | ||
*<span style="">Ask people who participate to write their </span><span style="">pronoun</span><span style=""> (s) next to their name.</span> | *<span style="">Ask people who participate to write their </span><span style="">pronoun</span><span style=""> (s) next to their name.</span> | ||
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*<span style="">Create single-sex </span><span style="">spaces</span><span style=""> as needed.</span> | *<span style="">Create single-sex </span><span style="">spaces</span><span style=""> as needed.</span> | ||
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<p>''<span style="">Resources</span>''</p>[https://www.actioncanadashr.org/resources/sexual-health-info/hub/ta-sante-sexuelle Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights] | |||
<p>''<span style="">Resources</span>''</p> | |||
[https://www.actioncanadashr.org/resources/sexual-health-info/hub/ta-sante-sexuelle Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights] | |||
<p><span style="">In order for people living in poverty to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...</span></p> | <p><span style="">In order for people living in poverty to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...</span></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Have support </span><span style="">staff</span><span style=""> available when needed.</span><br> | *<span style="">Have support </span><span style="">staff</span><span style=""> available when needed.</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Provide free </span><span style="">tickets</span><span style=""> or a contribution based on income.</span><br> | *<span style="">Provide free </span><span style="">tickets</span><span style=""> or a contribution based on income.</span><br> | ||
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*<span style="">Check the </span><span style="">needs</span><span style=""> of the people invited (speakers, facilitators, presenters, etc.).</span> | *<span style="">Check the </span><span style="">needs</span><span style=""> of the people invited (speakers, facilitators, presenters, etc.).</span> | ||
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<p><span style="">Take the necessary precautions according to the space in order to avoid accidents and prevent unfortunate situations in the event of an emergency.</span></p> | |||
<p>''<span style="">Examples: remember to cover electrical wires, identify or cover slippery surfaces, ensure that outdoor spaces are well lit and that the identified emergency exits are functional.</span>''</p> | |||
''<span style=""></span>'' | ''<span style=""></span>'' | ||
== Accessibility in Communications == | == Accessibility in Communications == | ||
<p><span style="">This point comes in response to a question posed by a participant in the webinar on structures given by the HUB regarding </span>'''<span style="">accessibility in the media communications of activist groups</span>'''<span style=""> .</span> <span style="">Targets knowledge (knowing something), understanding and accessibility of information.</span></p><p><br><span>General</span></p> | <p><span style="">This point comes in response to a question posed by a participant in the webinar on structures given by the HUB regarding </span>'''<span style="">accessibility in the media communications of activist groups</span>'''<span style=""> .</span> <span style="">Targets knowledge (knowing something), understanding and accessibility of information.</span></p> | ||
<p><br><span>General</span></p> | |||
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| <span style="">Think about the accessibility of communications even before they are published.</span> | | <span style="">Think about the accessibility of communications even before they are published.</span> | ||
*<span style="">Learn about the </span>[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/clienteles-cibles/ types of disabilities]<span style=""> that may affect the accessibility of communications.</span><br> | *<span style="">Learn about the </span>[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/clienteles-cibles/ types of disabilities]<span style=""> that may affect the accessibility of communications.</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">When a document is published online, make an HTML version available (the only universal format currently)</span><br> | *<span style="">When a document is published online, make an HTML version available (the only universal format currently)</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Include visual illustrations and descriptions of them.</span> | *<span style="">Include visual illustrations and descriptions of them.</span> | ||
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<p><br><span>Text form</span><br></p> | <p><br><span>Text form</span><br></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Avoid fonts with serifs or italics</span><br> | *<span style="">Avoid fonts with serifs or italics</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Choose contrasting colors</span><br> | *<span style="">Choose contrasting colors</span><br> | ||
::<span style="">Check the contrast of the chosen colors with </span>[https://app.contrast-finder.org/ Contrast Finder]<br> | ::<span style="">Check the contrast of the chosen colors with </span>[https://app.contrast-finder.org/ Contrast Finder]<br> | ||
<span style="">At face-to-face events, have hard copies to hand out to people who don't have access to a computer</span><br> | |||
:<span style="">Cut content</span><br> | :<span style="">Cut content</span><br> | ||
:<span style="">Use short sentences</span><br> | :<span style="">Use short sentences</span><br> | ||
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<p><br></p> | <p><br></p> | ||
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<p><br><span style="">Contents</span></p> | <p><br><span style="">Contents</span></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Use simple language</span><br> | *<span style="">Use simple language</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Promote gender-neutral writing and speech</span><br> | *<span style="">Promote gender-neutral writing and speech</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">If </span><span style=""><span style="">topics</span></span><span style=""> concerning BIPOC people are on the agenda, it is important that these be brought forward specifically by people from these groups.</span><br> | *<span style="">If </span><span style=""><span style="">topics</span></span><span style=""> concerning BIPOC people are on the agenda, it is important that these be brought forward specifically by people from these groups.</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Make a </span><span style=""><span style="">content warning</span></span><span style=""> before mentioning potentially emotional content</span><span style=""></span> | *<span style="">Make a </span><span style=""><span style="">content warning</span></span><span style=""> before mentioning potentially emotional content</span><span style=""></span> | ||
::''<span style="">Example: the student community (to be recommended)</span>''<br> | ::''<span style="">Example: the student community (to be recommended)</span>''<br> | ||
::'''<span style="">See the </span>'''[https://fr.wiki.lehub.ca/index.php/%C3%89criture_inclusive HUB's Inclusive Writing Guide]<br> | ::'''<span style="">See the </span>'''[https://fr.wiki.lehub.ca/index.php/%C3%89criture_inclusive HUB's Inclusive Writing Guide]<br> | ||
<span style="">Periods and midpoints should be avoided as they can interfere with the task of screen readers. </span><span style="">The feminization of speech does not include non-binary people </span>[https://fr.wiki.lehub.ca/index.php/Comment_rendre_le_milieu_militant_plus_accessible%3F#cite_note-8 [8]]<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"></sup><span style=""> .</span><br> | |||
<p><br><span style="">Tips for maximizing accessibility according to the specific type of online document (Word texts, Word forms, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, PDF documents) available </span></p>[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/les-documents-electroniques/ here]<p><br><span style="">It is possible to test accessibility for people with visual impairments with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, Window-Eye and Voice Over.</span></p> | <p><br><span style="">Tips for maximizing accessibility according to the specific type of online document (Word texts, Word forms, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, PDF documents) available </span></p> | ||
[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/les-documents-electroniques/ here]<p><br><span style="">It is possible to test accessibility for people with visual impairments with screen readers such as NVDA, JAWS, Window-Eye and Voice Over.</span></p> | |||
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<p><br><span>Specific to websites<br></span></p> | <p><br><span>Specific to websites<br></span></p> | ||
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| <span style="">To test the accessibility of a website, it is possible to use the </span>[https://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE]<span style=""> tool .</span><p><br></p> | | <span style="">To test the accessibility of a website, it is possible to use the </span>[https://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE]<span style=""> tool .</span><p><br></p> | ||
*<span style="">Ensure that the options displayed with the mouse can also be displayed (elsewhere if necessary) using only a keyboard.</span><br> | *<span style="">Ensure that the options displayed with the mouse can also be displayed (elsewhere if necessary) using only a keyboard.</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Make text highlighting possible</span> | *<span style="">Make text highlighting possible</span> | ||
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<p><br><span style="">Specific to videos</span><br></p> | <p><br><span style="">Specific to videos</span><br></p> | ||
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*<span style="">Offer subtitling</span><br> | *<span style="">Offer subtitling</span><br> | ||
*<span style="">Offer a text transcript</span> | *<span style="">Offer a text transcript</span> | ||
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<p><br><br>''<span style="">Resources</span>''</p>[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/clienteles-cibles/ Web Accessibility Promotion Lab] | |||
<p><br><br>''<span style="">Resources</span>''</p> | |||
[https://labo.raamm.org/formation/clienteles-cibles/ Web Accessibility Promotion Lab] | |||
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rl6fSyV9EVy5CtAdqSL7rRUcxwn26Cf/view Slides from the Ex Aequo workshop] | [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rl6fSyV9EVy5CtAdqSL7rRUcxwn26Cf/view Slides from the Ex Aequo workshop] | ||
[https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)] | [https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)]== == | ||
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Revision as of 18:30, 22 June 2022
"Universal accessibility is the character of a product, process, service, information or environment which, with a view to fairness and an inclusive approach, allows anyone to carry out activities independently and to obtain equivalent results." - Groupe DÉFI Accessibilité (GDA) & Ex Aequo
Ex Aequo distinguishes accessibility from adaptation:
- Adaptation would consist of changes made in order to accommodate people in relation to “an environment, a communication, a program, or an already existing service ”.
- We adapt when we build a subway with only stairs, then add elevators several years later.
- We make it universally accessible when we provide access ramps to the buses.
Accessibility in places
Choice of location
In a universally accessible place, a person in a wheelchair can move around in all the rooms and access a toilet .
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Access to the place
The entrance to the place must be a single storey or equipped with an access ramp and must be at least 800 mm wide . All paths that the person must take must be obstacle-free and must have a clear width of at least 920 mm . Check if the place is not under construction or renovation, which could make the space temporarily inaccessible. |
Offered services
Provide babysitting service . Offer an interpreter service . Provide a space with low sensory stimulation . In buses, provide space for children's pushchairs .
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Good practices
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It takes double or triple the travel time to make a trip in a wheelchair than it takes to do it on foot.
Remember that events taking place in winter are naturally much more difficult to access for people with reduced mobility. The quality of the current snow removal service (even in Montreal) does not allow people in wheelchairs to move around in winter).
Choosing to make the route or course of an event available helps people with disabilities plan their journey.
A motorized mobility aid has a range of 25 km on a flat surface.
References:Slides from the workshop given by Ex Aequo
UK Mutual Aid Accessibility Checklist
Creating a safe space
So that people experiencing racism (racialized) can feel most comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of it...
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In order for people living with misogyny, sexism and transphobia to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...
|
Resources
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights
In order for people living in poverty to feel most comfortable coming to an event and voicing their concerns within the framework of it...
|
Take the necessary precautions according to the space in order to avoid accidents and prevent unfortunate situations in the event of an emergency.
Examples: remember to cover electrical wires, identify or cover slippery surfaces, ensure that outdoor spaces are well lit and that the identified emergency exits are functional.
Accessibility in Communications
This point comes in response to a question posed by a participant in the webinar on structures given by the HUB regarding accessibility in the media communications of activist groups . Targets knowledge (knowing something), understanding and accessibility of information.
General
Think about the accessibility of communications even before they are published.
|
Text form
At face-to-face events, have hard copies to hand out to people who don't have access to a computer
|
Contents
Periods and midpoints should be avoided as they can interfere with the task of screen readers. The feminization of speech does not include non-binary people [8] .
|
Specific to websites
To test the accessibility of a website, it is possible to use the WAVE tool .
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Specific to videos
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Resources
Web Accessibility Promotion Lab
Slides from the Ex Aequo workshop
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)== ==
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