PEAT Talks The IAAP and the Growth of

PEAT Talks: The IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession August 2016

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Rationale for Investing in the Profession Number of Job Roles Involved in Accessibility Aug 2016 Value of Sharing Best Practices and Success Stories Spectrum of Disabilities + Technical Complexity Worldwide Demand for Accessibility (disability, aging, mobile) IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 4

Factors Driving Need for Accessibility Experts Increasing compliance requirements Aug 2016 Ratification of UN CRPD by 166 countries Aging demographics in major markets Industry competition to provide superior digital experiences IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 5

Capacity Building is Critical The G 3 ict Report indicates the need for capacity building for ICT accessibility knowledge and skills across a wide spectrum of development both in public and private sectors. Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 6

IAAP Mission (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) Define, promote and improve the accessibility profession globally through networking, education and certification in order to enable the creation of accessible products, content and services Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 7

IAAP’s Strategic Goals • Sustainable Member Organization • Develop and run an effective governance model to ensure the success of the IAAP both financially and in service of its global members • Individual Professional Development • Develop activities and a certification program to enable professionals working in accessibility to build and maintain the expertise and credibility to successfully implement accessibility within any organization • Organizational Development • Develop resources and programs for organizations, corporations, and government entities to define and implement a successful accessibility program within their organization – benefiting their employees and customers • Community Development • Help individuals build connections across the global accessibility community to support and amplify their own learning – and to grow the number of people within the profession, whether full-time, part-time, or as a volunteer Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 8

Current IAAP Programs • Online Communities • Professional Education & Certification Program • CPACC: Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies • Individual & Organizational Membership • Events & Conferences • Career Center • Member Resources • monthly newsletter • tools and templates for running an internal accessibility program • professional development competencies • etc. Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 9

POLL: What IAAP programs and resources are valuable to you or your organization? Aug 2016 10

Rationale for Merger with G 3 ict • G 3 ict and IAAP missions are very well aligned • Reduces overhead and duplication of effort • Leverages strengths of both organizations: • IAAP’s large, multi-national membership, training resources, and industry-leading certification program • G 3 ict’s global reach and trusted consultation with governments, corporations, academic institutions, and advocacy organizations around the world • Enables closely coordinated investments and programs to build global reach and shared expertise Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 11

Anticipated Results of Merger 1. All existing IAAP membership benefits and services remain unchanged 2. Accelerate expansion of IAAP’s global footprint 3. Help more professionals develop accessibility skills that are tuned to their regional requirements 4. Enhance IAAP’s professional certification program with new tracks and additional content 5. Help public & private sector achieve the goals of the CRPD 6. Improve the lives of millions of people with disabilities Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 12

Join the Movement! 1. Consider an organizational membership in IAAP • Valuable to your accessibility team, designers, developers, etc. 2. Integrate CPACC certification into your job descriptions • Ensure skilled accessibility professionals fill your new openings 3. Use the CPACC exam to ensure accessibility skills are being integrated throughout your organizations 4. Encourage your employees and vendors to get involved 5. Let us know what you need from IAAP • How can we help your organization achieve accessibility? Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 13

Q&A website: www. Accessibility. Association. org Contact: info@accessibilityassociation. org Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 14