Quick Actions
- Publish clear selection criteria for technical committee members that reflect inclusion and diversity goals.
- Provide role descriptions that outline:
- Time commitments
- Tasks and responsibilities
- Compensation or volunteer expectations
- Provide information on accessibility supports including:
- What accommodations are available by default (e.g., captioning, large print, flexible schedules)
- What can be provided by request (e.g., sign language interpretation)
- How to request support, and who to contact
- Communicate regularly with applicants about their status and timelines.
- Offer alternative ways to participate such as public comment periods to those not selected.
Examples
- Mexico – Dirección General de Normas (DGN) hosts public webinars during recruitment to clarify roles, responsibilities, and accommodations. They post plain-language role summaries and follow up with applicants on next steps. Community consultations help refine role descriptions to ensure accessibility for diverse audiences, including people with disabilities.
- Germany – German Institute for Standardization (DIN) publishes detailed role descriptions and eligibility criteria on their public portal, outlining time commitments, required expertise, and the selection process. A visual roadmap of the standards development process helps applicants understand their potential involvement.
- Japan – Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) uses clear, simplified recruitment materials with tiered participation options (full members, observers, contributors). They provide transparent eligibility criteria, application timelines, and onboarding webinars in Japanese and English to support underrepresented applicants.
- New Zealand – Standards New Zealand (SNZ) proactively includes accessibility support in all stages, from recruitment to committee participation. They offer real-time captioning, large print documents, flexible meeting schedules, and named accessibility contacts. SNZ pre-funds accommodations and has an online feedback form for continuous improvement.
- Sweden – Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) designates “Accessibility Champions” within committees to provide peer support. Their recruitment pages list standard accessibility features and allow for custom accommodations, without requiring medical documentation. This approach ensures responsive and inclusive participation for all members.
Related Actions
- Recruit across disabilities and intersectional identities
- Make communications multi-modal and consistent
- Build organizational commitment to inclusion
- Check and improve accessibility
- Ensure all documents are accessible
- Ensure websites are accessible
- Provide monetary compensation and financial support