How can you ensure your team meets accessibility targets?

1 Assess your current situation

Before you start working on improving your accessibility, you need to know where you stand and what are the gaps and opportunities. You can use various tools and methods to audit your current products, services, or processes, such as automated checkers, manual testing, user feedback, or accessibility guidelines. You should also identify who are the key people in your team and organization who are responsible for or affected by accessibility, and what are their roles, needs, and expectations.

2 Define your goals and priorities

Once you have a clear picture of your current situation, you need to set realistic and measurable goals and priorities for your accessibility improvement. You should align your goals with your team's vision, mission, and values, as well as with the needs and preferences of your target audience. You should also consider the resources, time, and budget available, and the potential risks and benefits of your actions. You should communicate your goals and priorities clearly and consistently to your team and stakeholders, and explain why they matter and how they will be achieved.

3 Plan your actions and tasks

After you have defined your goals and priorities, you need to plan how you will execute them and who will do what. You should break down your goals into manageable and specific actions and tasks, and assign them to the appropriate team members or collaborators. You should also define the timeline, milestones, and deliverables for each action and task, and the criteria and methods for evaluating their progress and quality. You should communicate your plan clearly and regularly to your team and stakeholders, and solicit their feedback and input.

5 Review your results and celebrate your achievements

After you have completed your plan and achieved your goals, you need to review your results and celebrate your achievements. You should analyze and reflect on your outcomes and impacts, and identify what worked well and what can be improved. You should also acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and contributions of your team and stakeholders, and recognize and reward their achievements. You should communicate your results and achievements clearly and proudly to your team, organization, and audience, and showcase your accessibility excellence.

6 Learn from your experience and plan for the future

Finally, you need to learn from your experience and plan for the future. You should collect and evaluate the feedback and suggestions from your team, stakeholders, and users, and use them to inform your future actions and decisions. You should also update and maintain your accessibility knowledge and skills, and keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in your field or industry. You should communicate your learnings and plans clearly and openly to your team and stakeholders, and invite them to join you in your continuous accessibility journey.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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