Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) Work Plan
Year One (2006-07): PLANNING AND EVALUATION
The focus of this first year is on planning, policy and procedures development, communication, and training. Just as campuses had to develop transition plans for the removal of physical access barriers, so they will need to create a technology access transition plan based upon a self-evaluation of the accessibility of their IT products and services. A template for this self-evaluation plan will be available to campuses at the end of October 2006. Initial implementation will begin the second half of the year.
Year Two (2007-08): IMPLEMENTATION
The second year begins full implementation of campus plans with the goal of integrating accessibility at the design stage of software, web, and course development, as well as in business and instructional practices.
Year Three (2008-09): ASSESSMENT
The third year begins the assessment process to determine the outcomes achieved and the effectiveness of plan implementation. Campuses will adjust their strategies and actions as necessary based on assessment results.
Web Accessibility Implementation Plan
The plan should include, but is not limited to, the following elements, and is due with the First Year Web Report on June 15, 2007.
1. A process for auditing, monitoring and remediation of websites.
2. A process for establishing accountability and documentation procedures.
3. A strategy to ensure that new websites and web content incorporate accessibility in the design and authoring process.
4. A process for determining exceptions and for developing, documenting and communicating the equally effective alternate form of access that will be provided.
5. A process for identifying critical administrative websites that require remediation.
6. A process for providing alternative ways of delivering information during any period in which websites are undergoing retrofit.
7. A training plan for those who develop and maintain websites and who author web content.
8. A communication plan to educate the campus about web accessibility requirements.
9. An evaluation process to measure the effectiveness of the plan.
10. The identification of roles and responsibilities associated with the above processes.
11.Milestones and timelines that conform to the project calendar.
