What is ISO 30071-1
ISO 30071 is a standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) titled “ISO 30071-1, development of user interface accessibility“.
This standard adopts a comprehensive approach towards ensuring the accessibility of information and communications technology (ICT) by providing instructions on implementing ICT accessibility at both organizational and system development levels.
It offers guidance on the construction and upkeep of ICT systems (including products and services) that cater to a wide range of users, including those with disabilities and older individuals, helping to comply with e.g.: the European Accessibility Act (EAA), the Web Accessibility Directive (WAD), Section 508, and more.
Six Key Benefits
Highlighting the key benefits why companies should prioritize and invest in digital accessibility using ISO 30071-1.
- Expanding Customer Base
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Ethical and Social Commitment
- Innovation and Creativity
- Competitive Advantage
- Improved User Experience
How to win in digital accessibility using process standards
Investing in digital accessibility is a moral imperative and a smart business decision.
In today’s digital age, where technology dominates almost every aspect of our lives, digital accessibility has become a crucial consideration for businesses.
Why should you invest in Digital Accessibility?
Embracing accessibility benefits not only people with disabilities, older people, and other diverse users but everyone!
Enablement and maturity from the top down
“The technology to enable most information technology for accessibility has existed for the past decade, so why isn’t all IT accessible yet?
One main culprit is the lack of commitment to IT accessibility policy, planning, process integration, and other factors that drive organization-wide accessibility enablement and maturity from the top down.”
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