Accessibility Maturity Model scorecard Level 1 Level 2

Accessibility Maturity Model scorecard Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Informal Defined Repeatable Managed Optimised No senior buy-in Strategy in place Top down commitment / involvement Active strategy management Pioneers and leaders Standards and Guidance Minimal or unclear Basic standards documented / used ad hoc Standards in regular use / actively promoted High standards / continuous improvement Influencer / early adopter of new standards Governance and Risk Management Processes Not defined Process defined / minimal actual Governance Active Governance Continuous improvement/ strategic view Suppliers influenced Resources and Cost Impact Not allocated or controlled Some budget provided / clear responsibilities Investment strategy / support services integrated Effective budget / benefit management Specific funding for innovation / user empowerment Delivery (design, build, test, implement) Minimal inclusion in Development Lifecycle stages Req’ts documented / applied ad hoc Fully integrated incl UAT by staff and customers Proven standards compliance / metrics collected Innovation and design excellence Procurement and Supplier Contracts Minimal inclusion in procurement process Process documented / used ad hoc Proactive and supportive Suppliers partnerships Low accessibility Limited legacy accessibility / strategy in place Priority legacy systems made accessible Systems mostly accessible All legacy systems made accessible Minimal / Reactive Basic process / used ad hoc Integrated process promoted / in regular use Active management within service levels Innovation / sharing of best practice Focus Areas Business Drivers Legacy Systems Reasonable Adjustments Process Regular use incl non compliance management 1