Some organisations have internal accessibility teams who can carry out the testing. The advantage of this is that they are potentially already familiar with the software they are testing, along with the AT used within the organisation. Some of these people may have disabilities themselves, although this is generally the minority. Other organisations utilise their staff disability networks and AT user groups, although this is purely optional as it is often in addition to their day job. These individuals have the option to opt in or opt out, depending on their availability. The benefits for individuals can vary, from being rewarded for additional work, through its being recognised at their appraisals, or it may be that they will be one of the end users of the product and it is in their best interest to be involved or just to raise the profile of accessibility. Often, the most productive and cost effective approach is a flexible one using a combination of automated and manual testing, using both external organisations and internal testers. Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone, including disabled people. If you wish to discuss anything with regard to accessibility of this document please contact us. Registered charity no: 1018463. Registered Office: Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. Registered in England under Company No. 2603700
Some organisations have internal accessibility teams who can carry out the testing. The advantage of this is that they are potentially already familiar with the software they are testing, along with the AT used within the organisation. Some of these people may have disabilities themselves, although this is generally the minority. Other organisations utilise their staff disability networks and AT user groups, although this is purely optional as it is often in addition to their day job. These individuals have the option to opt in or opt out, depending on their availability. The benefits for individuals can vary, from being rewarded for additional work, through its being recognised at their appraisals, or it may be that they will be one of the end users of the product and it is in their best interest to be involved or just to raise the profile of accessibility. Often, the most productive and cost effective approach is a flexible one using a combination of automated and manual testing, using both external organisations and internal testers. Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone, including disabled people. If you wish to discuss anything with regard to accessibility of this document please contact us. Registered charity no: 1018463. Registered Office: Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. Registered in England under Company No. 2603700