4: Plan and Deliver Communications

4.1: Develop a Communications Plan

The ODA with the assistance of the IT accessibility liaison group will further define what, when, and how to share information with accessibility collaborators, partners, and stakeholders.
Task Responsibility Target Date Status Frequency
Identify Audiences, Goals, and Channels
  • ODA Communications Staff
  • Web and Email Digital Accessibility Coordinators (WEDAC)
 05-31-2025 Done Once
Develop an Annual Editorial Calendar
  • ODA Communications Staff
  • Web and Email Digital Accessibility Coordinators (WEDAC)
 08-31-2025 In Progress Annually
Develop an Accessibility Pledge and Campaign
  • ODA Communications Staff
 01-31-2026 To Do Once

4.2: Promote Resources and Communicate Progress

The ODA and unit liaisons will regularly inform key audiences about tools, training, information, and other resources that can help them adopt accessibility values and best practices and inspire them to make continual progress toward implementing the strategic plan.
Task Responsibility Target Date Status Frequency
Implement the Editorial Calendar
  • Web and Email Digital Accessibility Coordinators (WEDAC)
  • ODA Communications Staff
 08-31-2025 To Do Annually
Promote Badging Courses
  • Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA)
 08-31-2025 To Do Annually
Publish Progress Reports
  • Office for Digital Accessibility (ODA)
 08-31-2025 To Do Quarterly