The systems and processes required to access services in the community can be complex. This can be more so for people with disability. It is the responsibility of Arts NSW and Screen NSW to ensure everyone has equitable access to its information and services. PERFORMANCE ACTION RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME MEASURE Ensure that the new Arts NSW New website to be at least website is in line with Web level AA compliant. Website Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Communications Officer, Arts accessibility to be monitored By December 2017 Web Content Accessibility NSW regularly to ensure it remains Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level accessible. AA Success Criteria. Ensure that the Screen NSW Website to be least AA website is in line with Web compliant. Website Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Communications Co-ordinator, accessibility to be monitored By December 2017 Web Content Accessibility Screen NSW regularly to ensure it remains Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level accessible. AA Success Criteria. Ensure the yearly Client Questions about disability and Feedback Survey reports on Communications Officer, Arts access included in surveys Ongoing ease of accessibility for Arts NSW conducted NSW systems and processes. Ensure all are informed All Arts NSW and Screen NSW about accessible are aware of and communication and practical confident with using accessible Business Unit Ongoing access options, through communication formats and training and resources. devices. Develop appropriate peer informed about Arts Development and induction information to applications from artists with Investment team ensure assessors are informed Ongoing disability and able to make about applications received Relevant Screen NSW staff. appropriate funding decisions. from people with disability. Ensure that Arts NSW and All Arts NSW and Screen NSW Screen NSW communications communications easily Communications Officer, Arts plans and Style Guide include understood and accessible, NSW and Communications By December 2017 guidelines for accessible including social media and Screen NSW communication. other platforms. Online system to be compliant Ensure that all Arts NSW and with Web Accessibility Arts Development and Screen NSW online services Initiative (WAI) Web Content Investment team By December 2017 are accessible including the Accessibility Guidelines Relevant Screen NSW staff online grants system. (WCAG) 2.0 AA Success Criteria. content for Arts NSW and Investigate alternative formats Communications Officer, Arts Screen NSW websites to be for communication and use NSW and Communications By December 2017 captioned and audio described regularly. Screen NSW where appropriate. TRACKING PROGRESS AND REPORTING
The systems and processes required to access services in the community can be complex. This can be more so for people with disability. It is the responsibility of Arts NSW and Screen NSW to ensure everyone has equitable access to its information and services. ACTION PERFORMANCE MEASURE RESPONSIBILITY TIMEFRAME Ensure that the new Arts NSW website is in line with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA Success Criteria. New website to be at least level AA compliant. Website accessibility to be monitored regularly to ensure it remains accessible. Communications Officer, Arts NSW By December 2017 Ensure that the Screen NSW website is in line with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA Success Criteria. Website to be least AA compliant. Website accessibility to be monitored regularly to ensure it remains accessible. Communications Co-ordinator, Screen NSW By December 2017 Ensure the yearly Client Feedback Survey reports on ease of accessibility for Arts NSW systems and processes. Questions about disability and access included in surveys conducted Communications Officer, Arts NSW Ongoing Ensure all are informed about accessible communication and practical access options, through training and resources. All Arts NSW and Screen NSW are aware of and confident with using accessible communication formats and devices. Business Unit Ongoing Develop appropriate peer induction information to ensure assessors are informed about applications received from people with disability. informed about applications from artists with disability and able to make appropriate funding decisions. Arts Development and Investment team Relevant Screen NSW staff. Ongoing Ensure that Arts NSW and Screen NSW communications plans and Style Guide include guidelines for accessible communication. All Arts NSW and Screen NSW communications easily understood and accessible, including social media and other platforms. Communications Officer, Arts NSW and Communications Screen NSW By December 2017 Ensure that all Arts NSW and Screen NSW online services are accessible including the online grants system. Online system to be compliant with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA Success Criteria. Arts Development and Investment team Relevant Screen NSW staff By December 2017 Investigate alternative formats for communication and use regularly. content for Arts NSW and Screen NSW websites to be captioned and audio described where appropriate. Communications Officer, Arts NSW and Communications Screen NSW By December 2017 TRACKING PROGRESS AND REPORTING
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