{"id":599,"date":"2018-05-02T13:29:51","date_gmt":"2018-05-02T13:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/dabp\/?post_type=front-matter&#038;p=599"},"modified":"2022-12-16T14:24:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T14:24:54","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/front-matter\/introduction\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction","rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"raw":"<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a1\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a2\">Suggested Prerequisites<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a3\">Required Technology<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a4\">Content Structure<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a5\">Storyline<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a6\">Readings &amp; References<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a7\">Beyond Business Practices<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"#a8\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a1\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\r\nWelcome to Digital Accessibility as a Business Practice. We are glad that you are learning about this important topic!\r\n<p class=\"c6 c18\">By the time you complete the instruction here, you should be able to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Communicate business cases for digital accessibility<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify how people with disabilities access IT systems and digital content<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify elements of your business IT environment where attention to accessibility is needed<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize how key accessibility guidelines in WCAG 2.0 can be leveraged<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify accessibility requirements when working with international clientele<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose resources that staff in various roles can use to learn about accessibility<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Implement accessible hiring practices<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe employee accommodation within the context of digital accessibility<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Develop an IT accessibility plan and policy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify training for employees in varied roles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write and evaluate digital accessibility requirements in procurement contracts and RFPs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Put together an accessibility committee and\/or assign an accessibility champion<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify basic digital accessibility issues in web content and electronic documents<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Develop a policy document to guide a digital accessibility implementation plan and a strategy to sustain its impact on organizational change<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n(More specific learning objectives are included with each unit.)\r\n<div class=\"colorBox keyPoint\"><strong>Key Point: <\/strong>Though this resource has some focus on web accessibility as it pertains to those who reside in Ontario, Canada, most of what is covered here will be relevant regardless of where you are in the world. Where we do provide Ontario-specific information, use it as an opportunity to compare what Ontario is doing with the efforts in your country or region.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a2\">Suggested Prerequisites<\/h2>\r\nThere are no prerequisites to successfully learn from the materials provided here. However, basic familiarity with the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) will be beneficial.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, read through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/intro\/wcag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to WCAG<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a3\">Required Technology<\/h2>\r\nYou will need the following applications to apply the knowledge you\u2019ll gain and to complete the activities:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A word-processing application (e.g., Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, Google Docs)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Reader)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a4\">Content Structure<\/h2>\r\nThe content here is made up of the introductory section that you are reading now, plus six units.\r\n\r\nThroughout the units there are a number of short <strong>Challenge Tests<\/strong> that will help reinforce what you are learning. They are interactive, with instant feedback in the web ebook version, and with a text-based alternative and answer key in the other available formats.\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a5\">Storyline<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"colorBox caseStudy\"><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/sharp-logo-sm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168\" width=\"76\" height=\"76\" \/>Throughout the materials, a storyline about \u201cThe Sharp Clothing Company\u201d will unfold, and as a project manager for the company, you will investigate what the company must do to create a \u201cdigital accessibility culture.\u201d The company will be introduced in Unit 2, and the story will continue from there.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a6\">Readings &amp; References<\/h2>\r\nThere are many <strong>Readings<\/strong> <strong>&amp; References <\/strong>boxes mentioned throughout the units that expand on the content being presented. You are encouraged to explore these resources, but you will not be tested on them.\r\n<div class=\"colorBox sugReading\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Readings &amp; References:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/10-Key-Guidelines.pdf\">10 Key Guidelines [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG20\/\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>PAID<\/strong> - <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007%2F978-1-4302-0188-5_3\">Ch 3 Implementing Accessibility in the Enterprise<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>PAID<\/strong> - <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/book\/10.1007%2F978-1-4302-0188-5\">Web Accessibility - Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance (2006 US)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net\/documents\/4845\/guidelines-to-iasr-english.pdf\">A Guide to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (2014 Ontario) [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/how-create-accessibility-plan-and-policy\">How to Create an Accessibility Plan and Policy (Ontario)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/how-create-accessibility-plan-and-policy\">Employers' Toolkit: Making Ontario Workplaces Accessible to people with disabilities (Ontario)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/benefiting-accessible-e-business-practices\">Benefiting from Accessible E-Business Practices<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a7\">Beyond Business Practices<\/h2>\r\nFor those who would like to go beyond what they\u2019ve learned here, The Chang School offers additional resources on digital accessibility aimed at a variety of audiences.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/audit\/\">Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/pwaa\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/introduction\/\">Introduction to Web Accessibility<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/iwacc\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/advanced\/\">Web Accessibility for Developers<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/wafd\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Document Accessibility<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/docs\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"a8\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\r\nThe information presented here is for instructional purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any particular issue, including compliance with relevant laws. We specifically disclaim any liability for any loss or damage any participant may suffer as a result of the information contained. Furthermore, successful completion of activities contained here does not result in formal accreditation or recognition within or for any given field or purpose.","rendered":"<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#a1\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a2\">Suggested Prerequisites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a3\">Required Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a4\">Content Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a5\">Storyline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a6\">Readings &amp; References<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a7\">Beyond Business Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a8\">Disclaimer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a1\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to Digital Accessibility as a Business Practice. We are glad that you are learning about this important topic!<\/p>\n<p class=\"c6 c18\">By the time you complete the instruction here, you should be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate business cases for digital accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Identify how people with disabilities access IT systems and digital content<\/li>\n<li>Identify elements of your business IT environment where attention to accessibility is needed<\/li>\n<li>Recognize how key accessibility guidelines in WCAG 2.0 can be leveraged<\/li>\n<li>Identify accessibility requirements when working with international clientele<\/li>\n<li>Choose resources that staff in various roles can use to learn about accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Implement accessible hiring practices<\/li>\n<li>Describe employee accommodation within the context of digital accessibility<\/li>\n<li>Develop an IT accessibility plan and policy<\/li>\n<li>Identify training for employees in varied roles<\/li>\n<li>Write and evaluate digital accessibility requirements in procurement contracts and RFPs<\/li>\n<li>Put together an accessibility committee and\/or assign an accessibility champion<\/li>\n<li>Identify basic digital accessibility issues in web content and electronic documents<\/li>\n<li>Develop a policy document to guide a digital accessibility implementation plan and a strategy to sustain its impact on organizational change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(More specific learning objectives are included with each unit.)<\/p>\n<div class=\"colorBox keyPoint\"><strong>Key Point: <\/strong>Though this resource has some focus on web accessibility as it pertains to those who reside in Ontario, Canada, most of what is covered here will be relevant regardless of where you are in the world. Where we do provide Ontario-specific information, use it as an opportunity to compare what Ontario is doing with the efforts in your country or region.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a2\">Suggested Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>There are no prerequisites to successfully learn from the materials provided here. However, basic familiarity with the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) will be beneficial.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/intro\/wcag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to WCAG<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a3\">Required Technology<\/h2>\n<p>You will need the following applications to apply the knowledge you\u2019ll gain and to complete the activities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A word-processing application (e.g., Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, Google Docs)<\/li>\n<li>A PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Reader)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a4\">Content Structure<\/h2>\n<p>The content here is made up of the introductory section that you are reading now, plus six units.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the units there are a number of short <strong>Challenge Tests<\/strong> that will help reinforce what you are learning. They are interactive, with instant feedback in the web ebook version, and with a text-based alternative and answer key in the other available formats.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a5\">Storyline<\/h2>\n<div class=\"colorBox caseStudy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/sharp-logo-sm.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-168\" width=\"76\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/sharp-logo-sm.png 76w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/sharp-logo-sm-65x65.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 76px) 100vw, 76px\" \/>Throughout the materials, a storyline about \u201cThe Sharp Clothing Company\u201d will unfold, and as a project manager for the company, you will investigate what the company must do to create a \u201cdigital accessibility culture.\u201d The company will be introduced in Unit 2, and the story will continue from there.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a6\">Readings &amp; References<\/h2>\n<p>There are many <strong>Readings<\/strong> <strong>&amp; References <\/strong>boxes mentioned throughout the units that expand on the content being presented. You are encouraged to explore these resources, but you will not be tested on them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"colorBox sugReading\">\n<p><strong>Readings &amp; References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/dabp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2018\/04\/10-Key-Guidelines.pdf\">10 Key Guidelines [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG20\/\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>PAID<\/strong> &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007%2F978-1-4302-0188-5_3\">Ch 3 Implementing Accessibility in the Enterprise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>PAID<\/strong> &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/book\/10.1007%2F978-1-4302-0188-5\">Web Accessibility &#8211; Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance (2006 US)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net\/documents\/4845\/guidelines-to-iasr-english.pdf\">A Guide to the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (2014 Ontario) [PDF]<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/how-create-accessibility-plan-and-policy\">How to Create an Accessibility Plan and Policy (Ontario)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/how-create-accessibility-plan-and-policy\">Employers&#8217; Toolkit: Making Ontario Workplaces Accessible to people with disabilities (Ontario)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/benefiting-accessible-e-business-practices\">Benefiting from Accessible E-Business Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a7\">Beyond Business Practices<\/h2>\n<p>For those who would like to go beyond what they\u2019ve learned here, The Chang School offers additional resources on digital accessibility aimed at a variety of audiences.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/audit\/\">Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/pwaa\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/introduction\/\">Introduction to Web Accessibility<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/iwacc\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/advanced\/\">Web Accessibility for Developers<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/wafd\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/de.torontomu.ca\/wa\/documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Document Accessibility<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/docs\/\">web ebook version<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"a8\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\n<p>The information presented here is for instructional purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any particular issue, including compliance with relevant laws. 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