PEAT Talks: The IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession Send Final PPT by Wed 9am. (866) 365-3921ID: 7247886139, Leader PIN: 4869 Highlight connection to/for employment Both people who are buying and building Audience: employers, advocates Add a poll to the presentation? August 2016

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Poll: What is your role within your organization? August 2016

Rationale for Investing in the Profession Worldwide Demand for Accessibility (disability, aging, mobile) Spectrum of Disabilities + Technical Complexity Value of Sharing Best Practices and Success Stories Number of Job Roles Involved in Accessibility critical global need for accessibility professionals is driven by four key factors: Increasing compliance requirements in countries with existing accessibility legislation; Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by 166 countries, which obligates those governments to ensure information and communication technologies are accessible to persons with disabilities; Aging demographics in major markets, which greatly increases the population needing accessible solutions; and Intense competition in the IT industry to provide superior digital experiences to consumers of digital content, products and services Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession

Factors Driving Need for Accessibility Experts Increasing compliance requirements Ratification of UN CRPD by 166 countries Aging demographics in major markets Industry competition to provide superior digital experiences critical global need for accessibility professionals is driven by four key factors: Increasing compliance requirements in countries with existing accessibility legislation; Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by 166 countries, which obligates those governments to ensure information and communication technologies are accessible to persons with disabilities; Aging demographics in major markets, which greatly increases the population needing accessible solutions; and Intense competition in the IT industry to provide superior digital experiences to consumers of digital content, products and services Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession

Capacity Building is Critical The G3ict 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

IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 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

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 Run a Successful Professional Association 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 (and those interested in knowing more about accessibility) to build and maintain the influence and implement accessibility within any organization. Organizational Development Develop resources and programs by which organizations, corporations, and government entities can learn and grow their accessibility strategies so as to increase overall access and opportunities for persons with disabilities. Community Development Develop a program to make connections amongst the broader accessibility community and beyond to reach the goal of supporting existing efforts and grow the numbers within the profession. Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession

IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession 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. Membership individual & organizational IAAP Connections online collaboration portal Professional Certification(s) CPACC; working on Web Accessibility; considering Public Procurement Education webinars (live and archived), certification Training Partners Conference rescheduled to Spring/Summer 2017 Career Center job postings Online Resources monthly Newsletter, tools and templates to help organizations build and run their own internal accessibility programs, professional development competencies, etc. Aug 2016 IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession

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

Rationale for Merger with G3ict G3ict 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 G3ict’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

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

IAAP and the Growth of a Global Accessibility Profession Join the Movement! Consider an organizational membership in IAAP Valuable to your accessibility team, designers, developers, etc. Integrate CPACC certification into your job descriptions Ensure skilled accessibility professionals fill your new openings Use the CPACC exam to ensure accessibility skills are being integrated throughout your organizations Encourage your employees and vendors to get involved 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

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