WAI Site Top Tasks

From Education & Outreach

Notes

See background in 28 Sept e-mail. 

EOWG folks - please edit these Tasks at will. :-)

Some of the key resources we've added over the last few years that are not adequately covered in the old Task list:

Top Task Candidates

  • I need an overview of Web accessibility for [a report/an article/a presentation/my own curiosity].
  • I need to understand the difference between WCAG 2.0 Level A, AA, AAA.
  • Where can I find information and checklists to help me get started as a new [web site manager]?
  • Where can I find information and checklists to help me get started as a new [developer]?
    • Can these two as well as the question below about checklists be combined into one task? Although the items on each checklist vary they are still based on the same standards. By separating them out we run the risk of excluding some of these tasks from the top 5 just because a person with that specific role may not have answered the survey. Just like the filter for our Quick Ref, which SC applies to which role can vary - and overlap - depending on how each individual defines her role. If we're going to provide a checklist, we provide a checklist. On the content end we can provide the ability to filter/separate them based on different needs but these shouldn't be treated as separate tasks or needs.
  • I am creating [data tables, forms, carousels, etc.] and want to know how to make them accessible.
  • We hired a third-party vendor to build our new Web site., The contract specifies that the site has to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA. How can we measure conformance with our contract?
  • How do I perform human or manual evaluations of web pages and other software?
  • Where do I find a list of [requirements/success criteria] on web accessibility and how do I fix any problems on my web site?
  • What do I need to know as a beginning developer to make my front-end web-based application accessible?
  • Where can I find information on how people with disabilities access and use web pages?
  • Where can I find information to convince others that making web pages accessible is the right thing to do?
  • Where can I find out about Web accessibility laws in different countries around the world.
  • Does WAI provide or recommend a web accessibility evaluation tool? Where can I find a checklist of what to look for and a comparison of these tools?
  • What are the most common accessibility problems on websites, and how do I fix them?
  • I'm looking for information on mobile accessibility. (Removed "guidelines" and added "information on." Susan)
  • What tools are available for checking accessibility of web pages and applications, including mobile accessibility? (Would like to remove "including mobile accessibility." I don't think these tasks should call out mobile unless we do so as well on every other task here that would also apply to mobile work. Susan)
    • What tools are available for unit-testing / page testing / site testing for accessibility?
  • I want a succinct solution for my problem with optional follow-up reading. I don’t know my level of experience. I don’t know where to search. Quick start tips? Tutorials?
  • I am a Website designer (I do not write code), so how do I design to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA criteria? (Do we need to specify AA in this task? Brent)
  • I have a very large scale web application or website, how do I approach testing and remediation to meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA? (I understand the use of AA a little more here, but again, do we need to specify AA in this task? Brent)
  • How can I participate in WAI?
    • I think this is really important, but maybe more as "how can I contribute to the work of WAI". Many people are unaware that they can review, provide feedback and suggestions, and even actively participate in WGs - shadi
    • Agree with Shadi's comment (Brent)

I reviewed the top tasks and they look good to me. I don't have anything to add. - Laura

    • Also related is the aspect of "Translations" ... "[how] can I translate WAI resources?" - shadi
    • In general I recommend we look closely at our use of "web site," "applications," and "software." If some of these tasks relate to a user looking for standards that aren't WCAG, then let's make that clear. As is, a user unfamiliar with accessibility might think the terms are being used interchangeably. - Susan (Good point Susan, I agree - Brent)

Other Tasks

  • I want to know more about WAI in general. How long has it been around? How is it funded? Who is on the staff?
  • How are documents and guidelines developed, approved, and endorsed at WAI (W3C)?A
  • What is the definition of the term "web accessibility"?
  • What do I have to do to get authorization to put a WAI logo on my site?
  • Where do I find information on the status of updates or changes in guidelines and policies of W3C?
  • Where can a find a comparison of the old and new W3C guidelines?
  • I want to learn how to use technology for resizing and why it is important for accessibility.
  • I want in introduction about style sheets, SVG technology/technique and how they help with accessibility.
  • I want to know how well the various browsers and assistive technologies support each accessibility feature (e.g., access keys, long desc, acronym).
    • [hummm - some answers in the Techniques… what about the accessibility support database? - Shawn]
  • How do I fix errors in web pages identified by automated testing tools?
  • Where can I find a definitive answer on a specific issue related to WCAG conformance as a: consultant, tool, developer, content manager, system developer?
  • How does the WCAG apply to proprietary non-W3c products such as: Flash, Acrobat, and JavaScript.
  • I'm working on a content management system (CMS), which WAI guidelines do I need to take account of in order to be accessible?
  • Where can I find resources on the various WAI guidelines and how they relate to one another?
  • I need to develop a corporate web accessibility policy and would like help!
  • Where can I find a list of specific documents on the WAI site?
  • How can I set up an interview with someone at WAI for an article I'm writing?
  • How do I contact someone at WAI for a presentation, meeting or other event?
  • Are there any are job openings at WAI?
  • Where can I find information posted about WAI working groups: when they meet, what are they currently working on, where are the minutes of their meetings and past work?
  • Where do I find information on sponsoring WAI?
  • Where do I find information about WAI Working Group & Interest Group charters?
  • Where can I find information about specific WAI working group meeting times and other information?
  • As a person with a disability, I want to know what aspects of accessible design should be useful to me, for example, what features of my assistive technology work with pages which are properly done.
  • Where do I find information to help with an issue on a web page which doesn't allow users to increase the size of the font through the settings in their browser? How can this issue be remedied?
  • Where can I find information about software or other means which can assist a newly disabled person in using the web? ?
  • I'm developing an authoring tool. What do I need to do for accessibility?
  • What Authoring Tools are best for creating accessible mobile applications and web sites?
  • I'm doing a training and I heard WAI has videos and an example before-after fixed website that I can use.
  • I need to make my site usable for older people. Any info to help on the WAI website?

Potential user tasks not supported by current content

  • Where can I find a glossary containing the definitive meaning of some terms relating to Web accessibility?
  • I want to test my pages with a screen reader and need to know which one I should use and how to use it? Also, are their other technologies I should use?
  • Where can I find examples of visually-appealing, complex, technologically-cool sites that are accessible?
  • Where can I find information on the WAI site about the time and money required to make web sites accessible?
  • Where can I find statistics to help make a business case for Web accessibility?
    • [We do now have some (old) statistics linked from the business case, but we don't really suggest using statistics as a primary point of a business case - Shawn]
  • Does WAI offer or list training provided by others on web accessibility??
  • How do I submit a question for a definitive answer by WAI?
  • Where can I find information about local organizations which are available to consult, contract or otherwise assist us in making our web sites accessible? and
  • I'm a [role in team] - what bits of accessibility / WCAG are my responsibility?
    • This is in WAI-Engage wiki page ARB - Shawn
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