BS ISO/IEC 30071-1:2019

What is ISO/IEC 30071-1 – User interface accessibility about ? 

ISO/IEC 30071-1 takes a holistic approach to the accessibility of information and communications technology (ICT) by combining guidance on implementing the accessibility of ICT systems (ICT accessibility) both at organizational and system development levels. 

ISO/IEC 30071-1 gives guidelines for building and maintaining ICT systems (including products and services) that are accessible to diverse users (including users with disabilities and older people). 

ISO/IEC 30071-1 applies to all types of organizations. This document applies to the breadth of ICT systems and the results of convergent and emerging technologies within an organization including, but not limited to information systems, intranet systems, websites, mobile, wearable applications, social media and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. 

Who is ISO/IEC 30071-1 – User interface accessibility for ? 

ISO/IEC 30071-1 on Information technology is relevant to: 

• Software engineers 
• Persons responsible for setting high-level organizational policies 
• Persons responsible for setting accessibility policies and procedures at the system, product or service level 
• Persons responsible for directly designing or implementing accessibility activities derived from the policies applied within the organization 
• Frontend developers developing uis 

Why should you use ISO/IEC 30071-1– User interface accessibility ? 

Accessibility is the ability to view, operate, and understand user interfaces for people of all abilities. 

ISO/IEC 30071-1 aims to provide organizations creating ICT systems with important information needed to enable them:  

• To create organizational policies to include accessibility considerations in their business as usual" processes  
• To consider the needs of users with disabilities and older people at all stages of the ICT development process. 

The guidance in ISO/IEC 30071-1 focuses on activities and outcomes rather than specifying complete processes and methods, allowing organizations to implement this guidance in the manner most suited to their organizational culture and operations. 

Overall, ISO/IEC 30071-1 guides on developing and implementing an organizational accessibility policy for creating accessible ICT systems (including products and services). It can help organizations to ensure that their ICT systems are accessible to diverse users.