ACCESSIBILITY GOVERNANCE

Purpose of This Section

The Accessibility Governance section defines how NWAF™ ensures accessibility is embedded, monitored and enforced across all governance content, processes and digital experiences. It ensures that accessibility is:

proactive
consistent
measurable
legally aligned
user‑centred
integrated into decision‑making

Accessibility Governance protects disabled users and ensures NWAF™ meets national accessibility standards.

1. Accessibility Governance Principles

1.1 Inclusion

Accessibility must be built into every stage of governance, not added afterwards.

1.2 Compliance

All content must meet WCAG 2.2 AA and relevant accessibility legislation.

1.3 Transparency

Accessibility decisions, reviews and issues must be documented and traceable.

1.4 User‑Centred Design

Disabled users must be considered in all governance decisions.

1.5 Continuous Improvement

Accessibility must be reviewed regularly and improved over time.

1.6 Evidence‑Based

Accessibility decisions must be supported by testing, feedback and data.

1.7 Founder Authority

Major accessibility decisions require Founder review and approval.

2. Areas of Accessibility Governance

NWAF™ governs accessibility across:

2.1 Digital Accessibility

Websites, documents, tools and online experiences.

2.2 Communication Accessibility

Language, readability, formats and alternative communication methods.

2.3 Process Accessibility

Forms, workflows, decision‑making and user journeys.

2.4 Organisational Accessibility

How organisations apply NWAF™ accessibility standards.

2.5 User Experience Accessibility

Clarity, usability and inclusive design.

3. Accessibility Governance Activities

Accessibility Governance includes:

accessibility reviews
user testing
inclusive design checks
accessibility audits
accessibility monitoring
accessibility reporting
accessibility training
documentation and version control

All activities must follow NWAF™ governance and legal standards.

4. Accessibility Governance Process

All accessibility work must follow this structured process:

Identify accessibility requirement
Review content or process for accessibility
Conduct accessibility testing
Consult disabled users or specialists where appropriate
Develop accessibility improvements
Seek Founder approval for major changes
Update governance content
Apply version control
Communicate accessibility updates
Record accessibility actions in governance logs

This ensures accessibility is consistent, transparent and effective.

5. Accessibility Testing Requirements

Accessibility testing must include:

screen reader testing
keyboard navigation testing
colour contrast checks
readability checks
alternative text checks
form and interaction testing
mobile accessibility checks

Testing must be documented and stored securely.

6. Roles & Responsibilities

6.1 Founder

Approves major accessibility decisions
Sets accessibility expectations
Ensures alignment with NWAF™ vision

6.2 Oversight

Leads accessibility governance
Conducts accessibility reviews
Produces accessibility reports
Escalates systemic accessibility issues

6.3 Leads

Ensure accessibility within their domain
Support accessibility testing
Implement accessibility improvements

6.4 Organisations

Apply accessibility standards
Ensure accessible user experiences
Report accessibility issues

6.5 Users

Provide accessibility feedback
Report barriers or issues
Engage with accessibility processes

7. Why Accessibility Governance Matters

Accessibility Governance:

protects disabled users
ensures legal and regulatory compliance
strengthens governance maturity
improves user experience
reduces risk
reinforces Founder‑led authority
safeguards the long‑term stability of NWAF™

Accessibility is not optional — it is a national‑grade requirement.

Version Information

Version: 1.0
Status: Published
Approved by: Founder
Last Updated: 19 February 2026

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