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<p><span style="background-color: #d1f1ee;">'''"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) <ref> Groupe DEFI Accessibilite (GDA) - Research report for associations in Montreal - Universal Accessibility and contributing designs (version 5.3), Langevin, Rocque, Chalghoumi & Ghorayeb, University of Montreal</ref> & [https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo]" </span></p> | <p><span style="background-color: #d1f1ee;">'''"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) <ref> Groupe DEFI Accessibilite (GDA) - Research report for associations in Montreal - Universal Accessibility and contributing designs (version 5.3), Langevin, Rocque, Chalghoumi & Ghorayeb, University of Montreal</ref> & [https://exaequo.net/ Ex Aequo]" </span></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>'''<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="">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>'' | ||
== Accessibility in places<span></span> == | == Accessibility in places<span></span> == | ||
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<li>Provide babysitting services if possible.</li><li>In buses, provide space for children's pushchairs.</li> | <li>Provide babysitting services if possible.</li><li>In buses, provide space for children's pushchairs.</li> | ||
<li><span>Plan meals that respect the dietary restrictions of the participants.</span></li> | <li><span>Plan meals that respect the dietary restrictions of the participants.</span></li> | ||
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<p><span>Tips for maximizing accessibility according to the '''specific type of online document '''are available [https://labo.raamm.org/formation/les-documents-electroniques/ using this resource.]</span></p> | <p><span>Tips for maximizing accessibility according to the '''specific type of online document '''are available [https://labo.raamm.org/formation/les-documents-electroniques/ using this resource.]</span></p> | ||
*<span>Use the [https://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE] tool to''' test the accessibility of a website.''' </span><span>Ensure that the options displayed with the mouse can also be displayed (elsewhere if necessary) using only a keyboard.</span> | *<span>Use the [https://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE] tool to''' test the accessibility of a website.''' </span><span>Ensure that the options displayed with the mouse can also be displayed (elsewhere if necessary) using only a keyboard.</span> | ||
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Revision as of 16:22, 24 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) [1] & 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
Universal Accessibility Collective suggests that in a universally accessible place, a person in a wheelchair can move around in all the rooms and access a toilet. [2]
Some of the further suggests Sins Invalid offers based on your choice of location include [3] :
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Meeting Attendees Needs
Universal Accessibility Collective suggests...
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Good Practices
Universal Accessibility Collective suggests:
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Creating a Safe Space
According to UK Mutual Aid, there are things groups can do to ensure that people feel comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of racism [4] :
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To ensure people feel comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of misogyny, sexism and transphobia [5] :
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To ensure people feel comfortable coming to an event and expressing their concerns in the context of poverty or being low-income [6] :
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IMPORTANT: 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
There are many things to consider when it comes to accessible communication, from formatting to the language used. Accessible communication is extremely important. According to statistics from 2012, nearly half, about 49%, of people in what's colonially called Canada do not have sufficient literacy skills, and 55% do not have sufficient numeracy proficiency. Thus, it is important to ensure our written material is easy to read, easy to understand, easy to find the information you need and the information is easy to use the first time you read it.
General Guidelines for Accessible Written materials outlined by plainlanguage.gov [7]
1. Write for your audience. Use language your audience understands. If you are targeting the general public, a rule of thumb is to aim for an 8th grade reading level or lower. Check out the following resourcewhich can be used to reduce the reading level of your writing. 2. Put the most important information at the beginning, bolded, and include background information (when necessary) toward the end. 3. Limit paragraphs/written sections to 3-8 lines, 5 being a happy medium. 4. Use as few words as possible to get your point across! (e.g. a number of vs 'some', in order to vs 'to'.). Remove 'filler' words such as descriptive words that do not add to your main idea. 5. Format information in lists, tables etc. to break up written text and add variety that is more visually appealing. Add headings if they'll help break information up. 6. Add blank space! This draws the eyes better to key written ideas. Especially around important ideas and to separate sections. 7. Avoid jargon, abbreviations and technical terms. Keep your language as simple as possible (e.g. disseminate vs 'send', in accordance with vs 'by'). See more examples of simplifying your language here.8. Bold important ideas! 9. Illustrate text with images when possible. 10. Ensure your language is gender-neutral. |
Writing Image Descriptions [8]
Most important elements to describe
Basic process for writing a description
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Meeting Disability and Accessibility Guidelines [9] [10]
Tips for maximizing accessibility according to the specific type of online document are available using this resource.
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- ↑ Groupe DEFI Accessibilite (GDA) - Research report for associations in Montreal - Universal Accessibility and contributing designs (version 5.3), Langevin, Rocque, Chalghoumi & Ghorayeb, University of Montreal
- ↑ https://collectifau.ca/
- ↑ https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/access-suggestions-for-a-public-event
- ↑ https://www.mutual-aid.co.uk/
- ↑ https://www.mutual-aid.co.uk/
- ↑ https://www.mutual-aid.co.uk/
- ↑ https://www.plainlanguage.gov/guidelines/
- ↑ https://antimonarchy.tumblr.com/post/635980711208386560/how-to-create-image-descriptions
- ↑ https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/employers/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-workplace/dyslexia-friendly-style-guide
- ↑ https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/