Reaching web accessibility targets
This year, the fourth annual e-Champions Network Conference, organised by the GovNet Events and sponsored by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) marked the final national gathering before the target date of 100 per cent e-enablement of all local authority services. Nomensa attended the conference to talk to delegates about reaching targets for web accessibility, and also to demonstrate Defacto, the fully accessible Content Management System.
Approximately 500 delegates, made up of e-champion councillors, officers and colleagues from both the public and private sectors, listened to talks on how e-government now needs to be mainstreamed across the whole organisation, and ways in which this can be achieved.
Speakers commented on how the focus for e-government needs to steer away from ICT and back office systems, to concentrating on the transformation to service improvement, improved service delivery to customers and the community, modernisation, and the efficiency agenda. Two European speakers provided an insight into e-government programmes in Germany and the Netherlands.
Lucy de Groot, IDeA Executive Director said:
With the target of 100 percent e-enablement only months away, I hope the conference has allowed delegates to celebrate the achievements and successes in delivering e-government.
She continued:
I hope it will also be an opportunity to look beyond 2005, as local government focuses on efficiency and the continuing drive to improve local services and the ways in which individuals access them.
The plenary programme was complemented by optional workshops, briefing sessions, and a full exhibition.
About the IDeA
The Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) help people and communities on their way to success through the creation of local solutions for local needs by combining visionary goals with highly professional management. The IDeA works in partnership with all councils, to enhance the performance of the best, accelerate the speed of improvement of the rest, and develop the sector as a whole.
About Nomensa
Established in 2001, Nomensa is the digital agency which specialises in perfecting online user experience. It combines usability, accessibility and strong web development skills to help public and private sector clients develop online strategies, be more inclusive and accountable.
Nomensa has a research based methodology that put people at the centre of its activities. Everything it does focuses on understanding the experience people have when using technology.
Nomensa works with FTSE 250 companies, Central Government Departments, Local Authorities and Councils, and leading Universities, as well as several other organisations in the finance, IT and charity sectors.
