Task Group 1 on User Requirements - Approved Terms of Reference

In order to implement the gathering of user requirements, as per SWG Objective 1, and being mindful of the varied and unique opportunities, the JTC 1 SWG on Accessibility establishes a Task Group on User Requirements with the following Terms of Reference:

The task group will seek participation from application area users (user organizations as well as end users) and will involve and reference existing efforts rather than duplicating their work. National Bodies, as well as other SWG members, will be asked to encourage, and if possible, facilitate end user participation on this task group activity.

The task group will also seek participation and input from regional research initiatives/programs as an additional source of information for this activity.

The task group will develop a detailed plan for this activity taking into consideration the following:

• management of the plan
• measurable outcome (including metrics as to when the User Needs Summary is mature enough to be used in the gap analysis)
• how the information gathered will be structured and coded and where the information will be stored
• mapping of the domain 2-3 year plan for the activity
• resourcing the activity: who and how
• no prioritization of user requirements
• synchronize timeline of activity with the Task Group on Accessibility Standards Inventory

Task Group 1 Co-Conveners:  Dr. John Gill (UK) and Mr. Michael Takemura (US)

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