In order to comply with the Danish web content accessibility act, the user-interface of all the university's self-developed systems, i.e. the front-end code, will need to be re-written. AU IT has developed a design system, Delphinus, that contains both guidelines and a front-end code that has been optimised with regards to accessibility. The implementation of Delphinus can therefore help ensure compliance with the Danish web content accessibility act and thereby "compliance by design".
The process of implementing Delphinus:
The system manager contacts the system administrator at AU IT with a view to clarifying the time necessary to implement Delphinus.
Based on this estimate, the system owner assesses whether the system should be developed to meet the compliance requirements. The assessment can take into account the importance of the system, the number of users, the system's life cycle (e.g. close to end of life), etc. For an organisation like AU, there must be very important reasons for not making systems compliant with legislation.
If the system must be compliant, this is prioritised via projects in the project portfolio or as part of system management development, depending on the scope of the assignment.
In addition to ensuring that the system is as compliant as possible, a statement must also be issued. A so-called accessibility statement.
In connection with systems based on Delphinus, AU IT can help you prepare the statement. However, if Delphinus is not used, it is the system owner who must ensure that an accessibility statement is prepared – possibly by using an external consultant.
The accessibility statement must be included in the system's footer. The statement must also include an email address that can be used for questions regarding accessibility. We recommend that you use a support address or a shared mailbox, where these questions can be compiled and answered.