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SG/SIGs are an opportunity for Internet Society members to collaborate on and find solutions for topics of interest that are not necessarily addressed directly by the projects under the Internet Society Action Plan.  
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'''// Please note that this documentation is provided by the [https://a11ysig.org Accessibility SIG of the New York Chapter] in support of of the [[ISOC Accessibility Standing Group‎‎|Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group]] //'''
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Standing Group/Special Interest Groups (SG/SIGs) are an opportunity for Internet Society members to collaborate on and find solutions for topics of interest that are not necessarily addressed directly by the projects under the Internet Society Action Plan.
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==Membership==
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Membership of the Accessibility Standing Group is open to all Internet Society Members. To join the Internet Society visit https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/ - it's free!
  
 
==Formation==
 
==Formation==
 
The '''Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group''' was formed on November 1 2021, subsequent to ISOC's plan to de-charter existing Special Interest Groups. While the new SIGs are temporary and project-based, both Accessibility and Youth, as Standing Groups, are permanent.  
 
The '''Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group''' was formed on November 1 2021, subsequent to ISOC's plan to de-charter existing Special Interest Groups. While the new SIGs are temporary and project-based, both Accessibility and Youth, as Standing Groups, are permanent.  
  
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The '''[https://a11ysig.org Accessibility SIG]''' (A11ySIG) '''[https://www.a11ysig.org/back-to-roots/ will continue]''', but revert to its origin as an Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) project.
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The former '''[https://a11ysig.org Accessibility SIG]''' (A11ySIG) was de-chartered, and '''[https://www.a11ysig.org/back-to-roots/ reverted]''' to its origin as an Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) project, in a supporting role to the new Standing Group, as well as other activities.
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* March 31 2022 [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Welcome_Internet_Society_Standing_Group_on_Accessibility.pdf Formal welcome from Internet Society BoT Chair Ted Hardie] (pdf)
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==Website==
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The Accessibility Standing Group's official web address is '''https://www.internetsociety.org/sigs/accessibility/'''
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==Logo==
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Various variations of the Accessibility Standing Group logo may be found in [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/logo this folder].
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==Slogan==
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"'''Promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities'''" (adopted Dec 11 2023)
  
 
==Communication==
 
==Communication==
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The SG communicates via the '''[https://connect.internetsociety.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=2d3fead1-e0c3-419a-bc30-ad2e98fd9bdb Accessibility Standing Group Connect Community]'''  
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*ASG members communicate via the '''[https://community.internetsociety.org/s/group/0F9Dn000000Qb1SKAS/accessibility-standing-group ISOC Community Chatter]''' (ISOC login required)
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* There is also a '''[https://www.linkedin.com/company/100773949/admin/feed/posts/ LinkedIn page]'''
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* [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2024-02-02_LinkedIn_content_strategy.pdf LinkedIn Content Strategy] (Jan 2024)
  
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==Elections==
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== Code of Conduct ==
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An election was held in January 2022, with the results '''([https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Accessibility_SG_Elction_Jan2022.pdf pdf] | [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Accessibility_SG_Elction_Jan2022.xls xls]) ''', announced on February 14 2022. Terms expire on Dec. 31 2024.
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* '''[http://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/ASG-Code-Of-Conduct.pdf Code of Conduct]'''
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* Chair: '''Gunela Astbrink'''
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* Vice-Chair: '''Vashkar Bhattacharjee'''
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==Leaders==
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* Secretary: '''Kindy Vereus Montreuil''' (from March 2022)
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In January 2024, the following officers were elected to two year terms.
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* Treasurer: '''Judith Hellerstein'''
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* Chair: '''Dr. Praveen Misra'''
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* Planning and Reporting Officer: (Tie) '''Zakari Yama''' and '''Swaran Sanadhika Ravindra'''
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* Vice Chair: '''Dr. Ashutosh Pathak'''
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* ChAC Representative: '''SHAMSUDDEEN MOHAMMED LAWAL'''
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* Vice Chair: '''Dina Santana Santos'''
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* AMS Admin: '''Joly Macfie'''
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* Secretary: '''Nancy Marangu'''
  
 
== Former officers==  
 
== Former officers==  
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* '''Peter Crosbie''' (Secretary Jan-Mar 2022)
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* See [[Former Officers]]
  
 
== Calls ==
 
== Calls ==
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* '''Mar 9 2022''':  Meeting with Andre Copelin and James Wood to discuss ISOC accessibility (Gunela Astbrink, Vashkar Bhattacharjee) ([https://isoc.box.com/s/gxlyux9vgiv8ea4n290e7q6wcgwtn86i audio], [https://isoc.box.com/s/7vqbu325l0jl8vassuheq5h4yztjgxij, video])
 
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** ISOC has formed an informal accessibility working group comprising staff from across a number of areas such as policy, engagement and content.
 
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** This group wishes to collaborate with our Standing Group to develop a framework of accessibility for ISOC.
 
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** The first step is an accessible content strategy for 2022.
 
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** James Wood explained that a Content Foundations training program for staff is being developed and one module is on accessibility. He will forward the draft module to us for feedback.
 
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** Our input:
 
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*** content training needs to include demonstrations by persons with disability in using content
 
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*** need to ensure that content is manually checked for accessibility through contractors
 
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*** need to employ persons with disability at ISOC
 
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*** need to ensure current and new online tools are accessible
 
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*** importance of ongoing collaboration to ensure policy and programs incorporate accessibility
 
  
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* '''Mar 14 2022''': Call with Kyle Shulman on SG admin matters (Gunela Astbrink, Vashkar Bhattacharjee, Zakari Yama, Swaran Sanadhika Ravindra, Joly MacFie) ([https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2022-03-14_accessibilitySG.odt odt], [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2022-03-14_accessibilitySG.odt pdf], [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2022-03-14_accessibilitySG.odt mp3])
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* [[Accessibility SG Calls]]
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* [[ASG sub-committee on content development]]
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* [[Training_sub-committee|ASG sub-committee on training]]
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== Activity Plans ==
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* [[Activity Plan]]
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* [[Activity Plan/2022|ISOC Accessibility Standing Group Activity Plan 2022-2023]]
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== Elections ==
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*  '''[https://isoc.app.box.com/s/eyw53znnsuz7wtu14nj421a43yd4rjbd Election of Officers January 2024 result]'''
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* [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2024-02-02_Definition_of_ASG_Positions.pdf Definition of ASG Positions] (2024)
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* [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2024-02-02_ASG_Nominations_outline.pdf ASG Nominations outline] (2024)
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* [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2024-02-02_Recommendations_for_2024_selected_positions.pdf Recommendations for 2024 selected_positions] (2024)
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* [[Nominations Committee 2023]]
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* Election of Officers January 2022 [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Accessibility_SG_Elction_Jan2022.pdf result] '''
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==ISOC Accessibility Framework and Disability Action Inclusion Plan==
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* '''[https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Internet_Society_Accessibility_Framework_1.2.pdf  ISOC Accessibility Framework 1.2]'''  (Draft -October 2022)
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* '''[https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/Disability_Inclusion_Action_Plan_1.2.pdf Internet Society Disability Inclusion Action Plan 1.2]''' (Draft - January 2024)
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==Disability Leadership Training Project==
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* See '''[[Disability Leadership Training Project]]'''
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* [[ISOC Content Accessibility Training Module]]
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==Africa accessibility awareness campaign==
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*See [[Africa accessibility awareness campaign]]
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==Surveys==
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* '''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYsT5TzjwA7Q4gdiGCNijioloJnFgEES/view?usp=sharing Chapters Survey]''' (Jul-Sep 2023)
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* '''[https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2023-11-16_ASG_Members_survey_report.pdf Member Survey]''' (Oct 2023) ([https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2023-11-16_ASG_Members_survey_report.xlsx xlsx])
  
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== Activity Plan ==
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== Group Activities ==
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For 2022, the Internet Society has allocated a maximum of 30’000 USD per SG/SIG to pursue significant activities that support the mission of the Internet Society through the SG/SIGs work. The Accessibility SG Activity Plan (AP) will be inclusive of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  and an activity budget.  The activity framework will conceptualize, measure, and evaluate the work the SG/SIG will carry out throughout 2022 
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* '''[https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2024-02-02_ASG_Annual-Report-2023.pdf 2023 ASG Activity Report]'''
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* '''Mar 15 2022''' ISOC has supplied a template for the Activity Plan. ([https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/activity_plan/2022_SIG_Activity_Plan_Template.docx docx], [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/activity_plan/2022_SIG_Activity_Plan_Template. pdf])
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* [https://a11ysig.org/accessibility_sg/2022_ASG_Activity_Report.pdf 2022 ASG Activity Report]
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* [[Member & group activities 2022-2023]]

Latest revision as of 08:56, 27 March 2024

Accessibility Standing Group logo

// Please note that this documentation is provided by the Accessibility SIG of the New York Chapter in support of of the Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group //

Standing Group/Special Interest Groups (SG/SIGs) are an opportunity for Internet Society members to collaborate on and find solutions for topics of interest that are not necessarily addressed directly by the projects under the Internet Society Action Plan.

Membership

Membership of the Accessibility Standing Group is open to all Internet Society Members. To join the Internet Society visit https://www.internetsociety.org/become-a-member/ - it's free!

Formation

The Internet Society Accessibility Standing Group was formed on November 1 2021, subsequent to ISOC's plan to de-charter existing Special Interest Groups. While the new SIGs are temporary and project-based, both Accessibility and Youth, as Standing Groups, are permanent.

The former Accessibility SIG (A11ySIG) was de-chartered, and reverted to its origin as an Internet Society New York Chapter (ISOC-NY) project, in a supporting role to the new Standing Group, as well as other activities.

Website

The Accessibility Standing Group's official web address is https://www.internetsociety.org/sigs/accessibility/

Various variations of the Accessibility Standing Group logo may be found in this folder.

Slogan

"Promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities" (adopted Dec 11 2023)

Communication

Code of Conduct

Leaders

In January 2024, the following officers were elected to two year terms.

  • Chair: Dr. Praveen Misra
  • Vice Chair: Dr. Ashutosh Pathak
  • Vice Chair: Dina Santana Santos
  • Secretary: Nancy Marangu

Former officers

Calls

Activity Plans

Elections

ISOC Accessibility Framework and Disability Action Inclusion Plan

Disability Leadership Training Project

Africa accessibility awareness campaign

Surveys

Group Activities

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