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    PAICE Public Accessibility Roadmap

    Last Updated: January 18, 2026

    Target Compliance: CAN-ASC-6.2:2025 Full Compliance by Q3 2026

    Current Status: 99% WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant

    Our Commitment

    PAICE is committed to ensuring that our behavioral assessment platform is accessible to and equitable for all users, including people with disabilities. We believe that accessible AI is not just a legal requirement but a moral imperative that makes our platform better for everyone.

    Guiding Principles

    1. Universal Design: Build accessibility into every feature from the start
    2. User-Centered: Involve people with disabilities in design and testing
    3. Transparency: Be open about our progress, challenges, and plans
    4. Continuous Improvement: Regularly assess and enhance accessibility
    5. Accountability: Set clear goals, timelines, and success metrics

    Current Status (99% WCAG 2.1 AA Compliant)

    What We've Achieved

    Technical Accessibility:

    • 99% WCAG 2.1 AA compliant (64/65 criteria)
    • Full keyboard navigation support
    • Screen reader compatibility (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
    • Color contrast 4.5:1 minimum
    • Touch targets 44x44px minimum
    • Dynamic abbreviation handling
    • Accessible accordion components

    What We're Working On (1% Gap)

    Launching Next Week: Pause/resume functionality (will achieve 100% WCAG 2.1 AA)

    Roadmap Timeline

    Q1 2026 (January - March) - FOUNDATION ✓ In Progress

    Goal: Achieve 100% WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and establish formal processes

    Completed This Quarter:

    • Comprehensive CAN-ASC-6.2:2025 compliance assessment
    • Public accessibility roadmap (this document)
    • Accessibility issue tracking system
    • Response time commitments (48-hour SLA)

    Remaining Q1 Tasks:

    • Pause/resume functionality (launching next week)
    • Accessible PDF generation with proper tagging
    • Alternative export formats (plain text, JSON, CSV)
    • Automated accessibility testing (axe-core in CI/CD)

    Q2 2026 (April - June) - ENHANCEMENT

    Goal: External validation and expand accommodation options

    • Third-party WCAG 2.1 AA audit and certification
    • VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) publication
    • Disability community advisory board (5-7 members)
    • Equity impact assessment (20+ participants)
    • Extended time accommodations

    Q3 2026 (July - September) - GOVERNANCE

    Goal: Establish sustainable accessibility practices

    • Appoint accessibility coordinator (part-time)
    • Create accessibility policy and standards document
    • Develop accessibility training program for team
    • Implement high contrast mode
    • Add adjustable text size controls
    • Accessibility regression testing

    Q4 2026 (October - December) - LEADERSHIP

    Goal: Become a leader in accessible AI systems

    • Explore voice-based assessment option
    • Research alternative input methods (switch access)
    • Create cognitive load reduction features
    • Develop accessibility research program
    • Publish accessibility best practices guide
    • Plan for WCAG 2.1 AAA compliance

    Success Metrics

    Compliance Metrics

    • WCAG 2.1 AA: 99% → 100% (Q1 2026)
    • Automated test pass rate: 100%
    • Critical issues: 0
    • Keyboard accessibility: 100%
    • Screen reader compatibility: 100%

    Equity Metrics

    • No score bias by disability type
    • 90%+ user satisfaction
    • 50%+ accommodation needs met
    • 20+ diverse testing participants

    How to Provide Feedback

    We actively welcome feedback on accessibility from all users, especially people with disabilities.

    Email: [email protected]

    Response Time: Within 48 hours

    What to Include:

    • Description of the issue
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Assistive technology used (if applicable)
    • Browser and operating system
    • Impact on your ability to use PAICE

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