Why is this a problem?
Standards are often developed by technical committee members, behind closed doors. Public consultation may happen later, but opportunities to give feedback are limited and may not be meaningful. Many D/deaf and D/disabled people have valuable experience that could improve the standard, but there is usually no way for outsiders to join or contribute, even temporarily. This limits diverse input and can reduce the quality and accessibility of the standard.
Ways to address the barrier
Open up committee meetings and allow outside participation
Actions for Organizing