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Re: Web accessibility audit RFP resources

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From: Jared Smith
Date: Dec 20, 2016 5:49PM

My primary recommendation is to be very flexible in what you're asking
for. I see RFPs all the time that prescribe a specific methodology,
depth of evaluation, etc. that would not be most beneficial for them.
If at all possible, I'd recommend working with a web accessibility
consultancy BEFORE issuing the RFP to get a sense as to what is
necessary, how in-depth the audit should be, and whether an audit is
even the best use of your resources - knowing how many issues your
site has does little good if you do not have the technical expertise
and training to address those issues.

WebAIM rarely replies to RFPs because they typically do not allow for
us to implement our proven methodology that is more effective in
educating and empowering them to build and maintain accessibility over
time.

The RFP model for accessibility audits is generally broken -
institutions usually don't know what they really need until they get
consultation (and an audit alone or as a first step is rarely
sufficient), yet they always seem to require specific and
fully-defined RFPs in order to get consultation.

Jared


On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 5:20 PM, Mary Heid < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Good afternoon,
>
> Please forgive the cross-posts. I need to write an RFP for a web accessibility audit.
>
> I'm looking to hear from other schools who have recently written or issued an RFP for a web accessibility audit. Specifically, if you have an RFP template or sample that you can share with me for reference, please do so on- or off-list at your very earliest convenience.
>
> Additionally, I'm interested to know of any established organizations that audit web content and functionality with whom you have had experience. This is a call for references; not a call for solicitations.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Mary Heid
> System Administrator, Enrollment Services
> Coordinator, Assistive Technology
> University of Nevada, Reno
> (775) 682-8038
> http://www.unr.edu/general-information/accessibility
>
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