Accessible procurement of ICT done easy
summary
Argues that accessible procurement is practical and cost-effective, with a clear process: use EN 301-549 five steps (identify functional performance statements, map functional accessibility requirements via Appendix B, require conformance evidence, escalate to VPATs, and run VPAT and live demos against core OS accessibility). Cites outcomes: fixing one-arm scenarios for 26,000 people benefits ~21 million situational/temporary users, inclusive products reach three to four times larger audiences and reduce adjustment costs, and implementations with NSW agencies are underway.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Start
- 2:08Everyone is unique
- 2:20Everyone encounters barriers Permanent Temporary Situational Touch
- 3:19The impact is bigger than you think Temporary
- 4:09Everyone experiences ‘disability'
- 5:02We have a responsibility to
- 6:03What we buy should afford dignity to all
- 6:41What we buy provides a dividend Flexibility encourages diversity
- 7:10Research highlights
- 10:22Table B.2: Requirements in clauses 5 to 13 supporting the accessibility needs expressed in the functional performance statements
- 11:13Evaluating tender/quotes
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