Affecting Business Processes

Incorporating accessibility into employee hiring and review processes

• Recruit and hire staff with an understanding of accessibility policy and practices.
• Include accessibility preferences and requirements within job postings and position descriptions, and clearly indicate how such criteria specifically apply to typical job duties.
• Develop accessibility training schedules and/or continuing education expectations for each position.
• Utilize accessibility as one parameter by which to measure job performance during annual reviews.

Establishing the value of accessibility within your team

• Make accessibility a priority—from document creation to design and development.
• Consider accessibility during project initiation and utilize periodic accessibility checks throughout the duration of a project.
• Design and develop with the uniqueness of people in mind.
• Discuss accessibility best practices as they apply to team tasks.
• Encourage procurement of Electronic and Information Resources.
• Recognize individual and team efforts that advance Texas A&M’s accessibility initiatives.

Advocate for accessibility on campus

• Take interest in individuals’ capabilities and contributions.
• Promote accessibility as an extension of our University’s commitment to diversity.
• Encourage campus stakeholders to expand the reach of Texas A&M University through efforts of inclusion.
• Engage others in accessibility discussions and advocate for accessibility at every opportunity.
• Work to decrease University risk by doing the right thing—it’s a win-win!