Governance and Policy Level 5 (16-20 points)

Leading with Governance Excellence

Congratulations on getting your act together! Your assessment indicates your organisation is at Level 5 in the Governance and Policy dimension of accessibility maturity. Delivering equitable experiences is just how things should be done. It is part of business as usual and great to see it embedded in your organisation’s governance and policies.

Organisations at this level:

• Have exemplary accessibility policies that evolve with needs and standards
• Have unified accessibility governance fully integrated with organisational governance
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership commitment to accessibility at all levels
• Use advanced metrics that clearly demonstrate business value and drive innovation
• Consistently surpass minimum requirements, viewing them as just a starting point

Sustaining Excellence

To maintain your leadership position:

• Review your policies and governance annually, or talk to us about specific aspects
• Continue to refine governance approaches as technology and needs evolve
• Share governance strategies and success with other organisations

Your organisation demonstrates exceptional governance maturity. Don’t let yourselves become complacent – keep working on it. By sharing this expertise, you can help raise standards for the entire digital community.