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DEFINITIONS

Purpose of This Section

The Definitions section provides clear, authoritative explanations of key terms used throughout the NWAF™ Governance Framework. It ensures that all users — organisations, tribunals, regulators, and internal teams — interpret governance language consistently and correctly.

Definitions are a governance requirement. They prevent ambiguity, protect legal accuracy, and support fair, transparent decision making.

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Core Definitions

NWAF™

The National Workplace Adjustments Framework — a legally protected, founder‑led governance system that sets national standards for workplace adjustments.

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Governance

The structures, rules, processes and decision‑making mechanisms that ensure NWAF™ is applied consistently, lawfully and transparently.

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Adjustment

Any change, support, tool, process or modification that enables a disabled person to access, participate in, or perform work on an equal basis.

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User

Any individual or organisation interacting with the NWAF™ system, including employees, employers, tribunals, regulators, and internal governance roles.

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Founder

The creator and legal owner of the NWAF™ system. Holds ultimate authority over governance decisions, standards, and version control.

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Oversight

The function responsible for monitoring compliance, coordinating governance cycles, and ensuring the integrity of the system.

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Lead

A designated governance role responsible for a specific domain (e.g., Content Lead, Accessibility Lead, Technical Lead, Legal Lead).

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Governance Cycle

A structured, time‑bound process for monitoring, auditing, reviewing and updating governance content.

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Version Control

The formal process for tracking changes, approvals, updates and publication status across all governance content.

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Accessibility

The requirement that all content, processes and systems meet WCAG 2.2 AA and are usable by all users, including those using assistive technologies.

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Compliance

Adherence to legal, regulatory, structural and governance standards defined by NWAF™.

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Why Definitions Matter

Clear definitions:

  • prevent misinterpretation

  • support legal accuracy

  • ensure consistent application

  • protect the integrity of the governance system

  • create a shared language across all users

Definitions underpin every governance decision and every section that follows.

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Version Information

  • Version: 1.0

  • Status: Published

  • Approved by: Founder

  • Last Updated: 18 February 2026

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