EASNIE has adopted an Accessibility Policy. The policy’s main goal is to provide a fully accessible experience of EASNIE and all its activities. Adopting this accessibility policy is an important milestone for EASNIE and work has started on developing a plan for implementing it.

Access the full Accessibility Policy here.

Statement of commitment

EASNIE has the vision of becoming a role model of accessibility and inclusive practice. Providing a fully accessible experience of EASNIE and all its activities is the main goal of the accessibility policy. This responsibility is accepted and shared by management and by every team member and is ensured with the help and support of experts within EASNIE.

Within this vision, EASNIE understands accessibility as an iterative and developmental process, which will require constant review to monitor progress and account for changes in knowledge on what constitutes best practice for accessibility. 

Accessibility and inclusion go hand-in-hand as, of course, accessibility invites and should support inclusion. By striving to be accessible, we aim to make the EASNIE experience a more inclusive one.

EASNIE commits itself to becoming a model of accessibility. This includes objectives linked to the following four areas:

  1. Information produced, and the information and communication technology solutions provided and used
  2. Organisation and execution of EASNIE events and meetings
  3. All forms of procurement of goods and services
  4. The work experience and accessibility requirements of all country representatives and team members. 

This commitment applies to:

  • information (including all EASNIE outputs, communications, presentations, etc.);
  • the physical environment;
  • all internal and external audiences, including EASNIE’s network and team members.

The Accessibility Policy’s six main aims

  • Objective 1. EASNIE will disseminate all information and produce all materials in an accessible format, as well as provide only accessible ICT tools and solutions, for both internal and external use.
  • Objective 2. The EASNIE website will continue to be a model of accessibility by adhering to international standards and by not only informing users about accessibility features, but also openly encouraging feedback on accessibility.
  • Objective 3. All EASNIE meetings will provide an accessible experience for all participants, from the planning phase to the meeting follow-up. This includes both access to information and information technologies, as well as physical access to every location and activity.
  • Objective 4. EASNIE will only procure goods or services which adhere to accessibility criteria.
  • Objective 5. EASNIE will develop its accessibility support within the team, including developing a statement/policy on inclusion informing country representatives and team members on the expected procedure if they develop a special need.
  • Objective 6. EASNIE will continuously support and, at regular intervals, monitor all activities related to improving EASNIE’s accessibility.

Adopting this accessibility policy is an important milestone for EASNIE and work has now started on developing a plan for implementing it.

 

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