13: Accessibility
[Foster] cultural change ... to enable greater support for the adoption of accessible Web 2.0 tools, collaboration and online
community engagement activities, and PSI delivery projects.
Other Information:
Significant cultural change is needed to enable greater support for the adoption of accessible Web 2.0 tools, collaboration
and online community engagement activities, and PSI delivery projects. The Taskforce therefore recommends that: • Agency compliance
with the Worldwide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) • Where an agency is considering a project
where strict compliance with WCAG accessibility guidelines would unacceptably delay or prevent a project from proceeding,
AGIMO will provide guidance on options to facilitate maximum access for people with disabilities; as the minimum accessibility
level for all online community engagement and online PSI provision is required. Data provided on the primary PSI site, data.gov.au,
should be provided in full compliance with WCAG; o In this case projects should only proceed with an online statement explaining
site accessibility, together with an outline of where and why it does not meet a specific WCAG guideline, and what alternative
options for accessible access were considered or are provided and plans for future compliance. • A central register of accessibility
compliance statements should be maintained on data. gov.au; and • In consultation with relevant agencies, the lead agency
should establish awards for agencies that recognise outstanding practice in the accessible use and impact of Government 2.0
tools to improve agency interactions with citizens, business and community groups.
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