Episode 6 - Tune in: Forms, Functions and the Future of Access

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Part 1: Accessible by default

What if accessibility wasn’t an afterthought—but the starting point? 🎧

In this new episode of Accessible Horizons, we’re talking about building accessibility by default—and yes, we’re even making government forms exciting. Join us as we uncover how GC teams are shifting mindsets, designing with intention, and creating tools that work for everyone.

Plug in your headphones—accessibility starts here.

Part 2: Forms are us!

In Government, forms are everywhere. While we no longer find stacks of paper forms on the Administrative Officer’s shelves, we have gone through a troubled period when it comes to accessibility of forms in the GC. PDF fillable versions or Word forms riddled with inaccessible features have replaced the good old hard copy forms, creating barriers for many users of adaptive technologies.

In this episode, we welcome the team at Employment and Social Development Canada that is eliminating barriers by offering GC Forms, a new, user-friendly, and accessible approach to develop and complete forms.

We will also go “behind the scene” to understand how accessibility considerations became part of the GC Forms development process.