Standards, laws, and management strategies Flashcards
What declaration was the first that set out fundamental human rights to be protected?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) (1948)
What is a weakness of declarations like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Comvention on the Rights of Disabled Persons?
As declarations, they could only provide a framework and recommendations.
What U.N. convention clarifies and qualifies how all categories of rights apply to persons with disabilities and identifies areas where adaptions must be made, areas where rights have been violated, and where protections must be enforced?
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006).
What treaty aims to ensure people with vision or other print disabilities has access to books and other printed materials?
The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind (2013).
What are 3 international declarations and conventions on disability rights?
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- The Marrakesh Treaty
What 3 types of laws can impact disability?
- Civil rights laws
- Procurement laws
- Domain-specific laws
What are procurement laws? What are 2 examples of procurement laws that focus on accessibility?
Procurement laws specifically spell out standards and requirements for purchasing.
1. Section 508 (US)
2. EN 301 549 (EU)
What are civil rights laws? What are 4 examples of civil rights laws that protect rights for people with disabilities?
Civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and protect the rights of people with disabilities.
1. Americans with Disabilities Act (US)
2. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Canada)
3. The Equality Act of 2010 (UK)
4. The Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Japan)
What are information technology laws? What are some examples that focus on technology accessibility requirements?
Information technology laws provide legal outlines and regulations for distributing, collecting, and storing electronic information.
1. 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (US)
2. Air Carrier Access Act (US)
3. Web Standards for the Government of Canada
4. Standards sur l’accessibilité du Web (Canada)
5. French Law 2005-102
6. Barrierefreie-Informationstechnik-Verordnung (BITV 2) (Germany)
7. Code of Practice on Accessibility of Public Services and Information provided by Public Bodies (Ireland)
8. Law 4/2004 (“Stanca” Law) (Italy)
9. Law 34/2002, Law 51/2003 (Spain)
What was the purpose of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union?
To bring consistency and clarity to the rights established at different times and in different ways in
individual EU Member States.
What 2 articles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union are relevant to disability?
- Article 26: Integration of persons with disabilities
- Article 21: Non-discrimination
What article of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights recognizes the rights of all persons?
Article 2
What are the objectives of The Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities?
To prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities and to promote their full integration into society.
What 4 measures must participating states parties undertake in The Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities?
- Providing or making available goods, services, facilities, programs, and activities
- Facilitate transportation,
communications, and access by persons with disabilities - Eliminate architectural, transportation, and
communication obstacles to facilitate access and use by persons with disabilities - Ensure that persons responsible for applying this Convention and
domestic law in this area are trained to do so
What are the 3 priority areas in The Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities?
- Prevention of all forms of preventable disabilities
- Early detection and intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, job training,
and the provision of comprehensive services to ensure the optimal level of
independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities - Educational campaigns aimed at
eliminating prejudices, stereotypes, and other attitudes that jeopardize the right
of persons to live as equals
The UK Equality Act of 2010 aimed to do what?
Bring together disparate anti-discrimination laws and strengthen them in order to provide people with improved protections from discrimination in the workplace and society.
Civil rights laws take cues from which model of disability?
The social model.
The US Americans with Disabilities acts guarantees equal opportunity in what 5 areas?
- Public accommodations
- Employment
- Transportation
- State and local government services
- Telecommunications
What 2 entities are accountable to the US Americans with Disabilities act?
- Businesses that own, rent, or lease public accesses and businesses open to the public.
- Federal, state, and local entities.
Who is described as responsible in the Ontarios with Disabilities act?
- Every social and economic sector
- Every region
- Every government
- Every organization, institution, and association
- Every person
(basically everyone and every entity in Ontario)
What is the focus of the US Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) of 2010?
Telecommunications, broadcasters, video captions, web browsers, etc.
What is the focus of US Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2017?
Accessibility of airline travel.
What is the focus of EN 301 549 Accessibility Requirements for Public Procurement of ICT Products and Services in Europe?
Ensures that products and services publicly purchased are compliant with accessibility standards.
What is the focus on Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation act?
All products and services procured by the federal government must meet accessibility standards.
What organizations are accountable to Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation act?
All organizations that do business with the federal government.
What are 4 laws and standards that directly apply to web accessibility?
- US Americans with Disabilities Act
- US Section 508
- EN 301 549
- European Accessibility Act
How does Title III of the US Americans with Disabilities Act impact accessibility?
Title III allows businesses to be sued discrimination based on disability in the activities of places of public accommodations, which includes buildings, educational institutions, public spaces, transportation, eCommerce, organizational websites, and mobile apps.
How does US Section 508 impact accessibility?
All federal, state, and local government websites must meet Section 508 guidelines based on WCAG.
How does EN 301 549 impact accessibility?
EN 301 549 requires websites and apps to be accessible, have an a11y statement, and provides methods to report issues and enforce requirements.
What is the focus of the European Accessibility Act?
Synchronize accessibility rules across all member states by establishing accessibility rules for key products and services, such as computers, eCommerce, banking and ATMs, eBooks, and smartphones.
How does the European Accessibility Act impact accessibiltiy?
The EAA sets minimum accessibility rules with enforcement methods and penalties for violation for all private businesses producing and selling key products and services, including computers and operating systems, eCommerce, banking, eBooks, and smartphones.
What are 2 maturity models for accessibility?
- The Capability Maturity Model for Software, Adapted
- Business Disability Forum’s Accessibility Maturity Model
What are the 4 key phases of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
- Initiate
- Plan
- Implement
- Sustain
“Learn the basics” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Explore the current environment” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Set objectives” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Develop the business case” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Raise awareness” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Gather support” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Initiate
“Create an accessibility policy” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Assign responsibilities” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Determine budget and resources” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Review the environment” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Review websites” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Establish a monitoring framework” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan
“Engage with stakeholders” is a key part of what phase of the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Recommendations?
Plan