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By Jen Barling

EN 301 549

Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services

Did you know that in 2016, Australia adopted the European standard EN 301 549 for the procurement of accessible ICT (Information and communications technology)? It establishes a minimum standard to ensure that websites, software and digital devices are accessible. The standard ensures that all Australians can access information and use services electronically by public authorities and other public sector agencies during the procurement process. The standard is free to download at:

https://www.etsi.org

MICROSOFT EDAD AND TEAMVIEWER

Remote IT support is essential to provide support for staff who use and rely on the compatibility of assistive technology and Government ICT systems. This is important for employees that work remotely as well as employees using assistive software such as screen readers. Support systems may include services such as Teamviewer or microsoft’s eDAD (Enterprise Disability Answer Desk) 24 hours a day software support service.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/ accessibility/enterprise-answer-desk https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/ products/teamviewer/

ONLINE ACCESSIBILITY TOOLKIT

This informative website, recently released by the South Australian Government, has been co-designed with the community and industry experts.

https://www.accessibility.sa.gov.au