Project management
Project managers are primarily responsible for keeping everything about the process of building a product organized and on track. They have little decision-making power directly impacting accessibility. The person managing the project should make sure that accessibility is built into estimates, user stories (if Agile), and requirements documents. In smaller teams, the roles of product owners and project managers often overlap.
Project management Part of the Administration role group
Example job titles for this role:
- Project Manager
- Scrum Master (Agile)
- Team Lead
Role group description:
The roles in this section cover managing the product and project, as well as other bureaucratic functions of the broader organization that often have a larger mandate than any individual project. Most administrative roles, as defined in this resource, have very little, if anything, to do with the design, the implementation, or the testing of accessibility principles to create more inclusive applications and websites. These roles, however, are still instrumental in ensuring that the team members who are actively taking part in making content accessible and conformant with WCAG can be successful at doing so. This begins with project managers and product owners working hand in hand with the design, development and testing teams, but also other governance roles contributing to steering the organization's culture in a direction that is aligned with the goals pursued by accessibility guidelines.
This role description is adapted from the W3C WAI Accessibility Roles and Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM). You are welcome to use this information as is, or change it for your situation.
Resources and guidance
Accessibility remediation roadmap template
This Accessibility Remediation Roadmap template is designed primarily for use in procurements or projects where accessibility conformance is required to be reached over time. The template outlines the essential information the Government of Canada would expect in an Accessibility Remediation Roadmap to understand and address deficiencies listed in an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR).
Accessible virtual events
Learn how to host accessible virtual meetings such as a training session, a meeting, or an open-door event.
Best practices for accessible virtual events
This guide is all about planning events, covering a broad range of activities like conferences, meetings, and presentations. It includes common barriers faced by people with disabilities during events and a suggested timeline for organizing your event. The goal is to work together to create more inclusive and accessible experiences.
Digital Accessibility Toolkit project
About the project, who we are and what is our goal.
Guide for Including Accessibility in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Related Procurement
The framework for integrating accessibility into Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-related procurements within the Government of Canada (GC) emphasizes leveraging the EN 301 549 standard to ensure inclusivity and usability across ICT products and services, exceeding the minimum requirements of WCAG 2.1. Designed for GC departments, agencies, and suppliers, it outlines practical steps, roles, and resources to promote accessibility, aligning with the Accessible Canada Act and fostering a barrier-free digital environment.
Live Broadcast
Live Broadcasts are defined as a facilitator presenting a PowerPoint via videoconference. Here we have defined each type and their respective accessibility requirements.
Procurement
Learn about, and access resources to support the inclusion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility requirements into Government of Canada procurements and non-competitive contracts.
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference define the purpose and scope of the Digital Accessibility Toolkit project. It includes information regarding the structures of a project, key roles, membership, meeting, and more.
Virtual Meeting Platforms and Accessibility Features
The Microsoft Teams and Zoom virtual meeting platforms offer various accessibility features that meet different needs, including for meetings and conversations.
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