Long-term Actions
- Ensure each technical committee has access to funds for essential accommodations (e.g., interpreters, captioners, accessible tools)
- Consider budgeting for administrative assistance or training on facilitation that centers inclusion
More Information
- Budgeting for Access is a practical source to support the idea that access needs should be planned and funded, not treated as optional extras.
Examples
- Sweden – Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) addresses accessibility funding by advocating for accommodations to be part of regular budgets, supported by Sweden’s Discrimination Act. They work with government bodies to make accessibility a legal requirement and participate in disability councils to influence policy. Sweden’s government provides dedicated funding for NGOs through a special financing council, allowing organizations to apply for financial support to assist members, including those attending meetings. Trade unions also receive public funding to support member participation, ensuring inclusive representation, especially for those with accessibility needs.
Related Actions
- Build organizational commitment to inclusion
- Provide monetary compensation and financial support
- Create a broad support system
- Provide ongoing accessibility training
- Check and improve accessibility