Information technology — Framework for specifying a common access profile (CAP) of needs and capabilities of users, systems, and their environments

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA ISO/IEC 24756
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This International Standard defines a framework for specifying a common access profile (CAP) of needs and capabilities of users, computing systems, and their environments, including access that is supported by assistive technologies. It provides a basis for identifying and dealing with accessibility issues in a standardised manner across multiple platforms. It can be used to evaluate the accessibility of existing systems in particular environments for particular users

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of the respective international standards being proposed for adoption. To maintain alignment between Canadian information and communication technology standards and each respective international standard.

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