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HE/Public Sector Update: Excelling in Digital Accessibility at Open University

The document provides an update on digital accessibility efforts at the Open University, highlighting a webinar led by key figures from AbilityNet and the university. It discusses the government's monitoring of accessibility compliance and introduces a pilot program for enhancing digital inclusivity within public sector organizations. Additionally, it outlines ongoing initiatives, training opportunities, and the importance of maintaining momentum for accessibility improvements post-regulation deadline.

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Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University HE/Public sector update: Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Kate Lister, Open University Amy Low, AbilityNet Annie Mannion, AbilityNet (host) Tuesday 22 September 2020, 1pm (BST)
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Live captions from MyClearText – turn them on using the CC option on the control panel • Additional captions available: www.streamtext.net/player?event=AbilityNet • Slides are available at www.slideshare.net/abilitynet • Slides, a transcript and recording will be made available • Please use the Q&A window to ask questions • Feedback form to ask any follow up questions post-webinar Welcome
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Kate Lister, Accessibility, inclusion and wellbeing in EdTech Lead at Open University • Amy Low, Service Delivery Director, AbilityNet Today’s speakers
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University “We support people of any age, living with any disability or impairment, to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.” AbilityNet: A Digital World Accessible to All
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • One day to go: Update on the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations deadline (23 September 2020) • Digital accessibility at Open University • AbilityNet and McNaught Consulting Accessibility badging service pilot • Q&A Today’s session
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • @Mark Poll 1. How much do you understand about how the Government Digital Service (GDS) will be monitoring compliance?
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations update: Government Digital Service (GDS) monitoring Amy Low, AbilityNet
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • How Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the regulations • How it is selecting samples • What it will be testing and reviewing • Feedback and reporting https://www.gov.uk/guidance/public-sector-website-and-mobile- application-accessibility-monitoring Regulations update
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • First monitoring period Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 • Sample from 2 lists (public sector organisations and domain names such as gov.uk, ac.uk, nhs.uk) • diverse • representative • geographically-balanced • inclusive of a broad range of public services • Sampling within organisation type or domain list will be random Sampling
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • The Directive defines two kinds of test: ‘Simplified’ – mainly automated ‘In-depth’ - manual assessment • 1395 simplified tests • 80 detailed audits • 24 mobile application audits • Also checking accessibility statements for compliance Testing
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Report provided to public sector body with reasonable time to fix issues • If issues remain report passed to Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) or ECNI in Northern Ireland • Periodic publication of findings by GDS • List of websites with non compliant statements to be published on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office Feedback & reporting
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Excelling in Digital Accessibility at Open University Kate Lister, Accessibility, inclusion and wellbeing in EdTech Lead at Open University
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • A four-nation university • 27,979 disabled students (March 2020) • Open admissions policy • Open programme UG and PG OU context
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Online and blended learning • Module websites, digital activities, books • Tutors, tutor groups and tutorials • Social media communities OU courses
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • In 2010, a gap was identified between student support and faculties • SeGA was created to bridge that void and operationalise accessibility in module production • “In an ideal world, we’d have people in faculties” Accessibility
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Embedding accessibility Community Quality Innovation
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • 17 Accessibility Coordinators in faculties • 36 Accessibility Champions in other areas • Disabled Students’ Group embedded as stakeholders • Training, working group, community spaces and events, comms Community
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Training and guidance • Referrals panel for complex cases • Ownership of policy • Representation and input to strategy Quality
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Research and scholarship • Mental wellbeing in the curriculum • AI virtual assistant for disability disclosure • Student journey mapping and representation • Channelling research into practice via the community Innovation
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University A framework for accessibility? A focus on resilience instead of efficiency? Your thoughts are welcome! Thank you Framework Community Quality Innovation
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • @Mark Poll 2. How confident are you that you have a good framework in place to ensure that digital accessibility improvements are sustained?
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Planning for ongoing momentum and continuous improvement AbilityNet and McNaught Consulting Accessibility badging service pilot Amy Low, AbilityNet
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University How can you keep momentum, celebrate success and measure progress? Beyond 23rd September deadline...
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Take the Ski Lift! • Institution AND module level approach • Motivator for staff, faculty/school • Greater student engagement and informed choice • Monitored internally with annual external validation
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University Process 1. Self-assessment framework 2. Online training: evidence, approach, champions 3. Bespoke baseline mapping and prioritisation 4. Moderation and badging Contact us to participate in pilot: amy.low@abilitynet.org.uk
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • @Mark Q&A Please use the Q&A window (not the chat window) You’ll be directed to a feedback form at the end of the broadcast Slides, transcripts and a recording of this webinar will be made available
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • Training: 10% discount code for webinar attendees: OUAccess10 • Book now: www.abilitynet.org.uk/training • Digital Accessibility Services specific to Higher and Further Education: • www.abilitynet.org.uk/accessibility-services/digital-accessibility-he-and-fe More help
Public Sector/HE Update – Excelling in digital accessibility at Open University • @Mark Thank you • AbilityNet enewsletter: abilitynet.org.uk/newsletter • Next webinars 29 September and 6 October: abilitynet.org.uk/webinars