Re: Intent of translation of WCAG 2.2 into Finnish (Authorized W3C Translation)

Dear Suomalainen Juha,

Thank you very much for informing W3C of your intention to lead the 
Finnish translation of WCAG 2.2.

We are currently conducting an internal review of your LTO submission 
(Step 2 in accordance with the Translation Policy [1]), and we will 
respond to you soon.

Best regards,
Xueyuan Jia, W3C Marketing & Communications

[1] https://www.w3.org/2005/02/TranslationPolicy.html

On 4/28/26 6:03 PM, Suomalainen Juha wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom would like to 
> become the leading translation organization for the Finnish version of 
> Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 document. Traficom is the 
> authority enforcing compliance with accessibility requirements in Finland.
>
> We have contacted about 40 Finnish organization in the governmental, 
> education, private and the third sector. The following 17 
> organizations have agreed to participate in reviewing the translation:
>
> 1) Universities (4):
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> a) University of Eastern Finland, https://www.uef.fi/en
>
> The University of Eastern Finland is home to approximately 17,600 
> degree students and 14,500 adult education students, and has a staff 
> of 3,500 employees. The university comprises four faculties: the 
> Philosophical Faculty, the Faculty of Science, Forestry and 
> Technology, the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Social 
> Sciences and Business Studies. Campuses are located in Joensuu and 
> Kuopio..
>
> b) University of Helsinki, https://www.helsinki.fi/en
>
> The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest and oldest academic 
> institution. Since 1640, it has contributed to the establishment of a 
> fair and equal society that is considered the best in the world 
> according to a number of indicators. Today, this multidisciplinary 
> academic community solves problems that concern all of us, also on the 
> global scale. A community of 40,000 students and employees is 
> diversely open, comprehensively quality conscious and joyfully 
> serious. Internationalisation means many things for us. Together we 
> create solutions that will shape the future of our planet and all of 
> humanity.
>
> c) University of Jyväskylä, https://www.jyu.fi/en
>
> It was here (university of Jyväskylä), in 1863, that Finnish­-language 
> teacher education began. Since then, the dialogue between research, 
> education and society has been their driving force. They are an open 
> and collaborative community of nearly 2,850 experts and over 15,200 
> students seeking answers to the pivotal ques­tions of today and 
> tomorrow. Their impact extends across Finland and the world, for 
> example through our more than 25,800 adult students.
>
> d) Tampere University, https://www.tuni.fi/en
>
> Tampere University is known for its excellence in teaching and 
> research and it collaborates with hundreds of universities and 
> organisations worldwide. The community consists of about 23,200 
> students and around 4,200 staff members from more than 80 countries. 
> The University was created in 2019 through a merger between the 
> University of Tampere and Tampere University of Technology. Almost all 
> internationally recognised fields of study are represented in the 
> university.
>
> 2) Governmental bodies in the domain (4):
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> a) Ministry of Transport and Communications (Liikenne- ja 
> viestintäministeriö), https://lvm.fi/en/home
>
> Drafting legislation is one of the Ministry's main responsibilities. 
> The Ministry prepares the Government’s legislative proposals and 
> submits them to the government plenary session. The Ministry also 
> prepares decrees for the transport and communications sectors and 
> issues its own decrees. Much of the Ministry's legislative work 
> focuses on implementing EU legislation.
>
> b) Ministry of Finance (Valtiovarainministeriö), 
> https://vm.fi/en/frontpage
>
> The Ministry produces the Government's Budget each year, prepares the 
> Government’s economic and fiscal policy, and provides expertise in tax 
> policy. The Ministry is also responsible for the preparation of 
> financial markets policy and for shaping local government legislation 
> and local government finances. The Ministry prepares principles for 
> improved public governance, develops systems for managing central 
> government finances, and sets the direction for digital practices and 
> services in the government sector. The Ministry’s broad range of 
> responsibilities also includes human resources policy and central 
> government employer policy.
>
> c) The Finnish Social Security Institution (Kela), 
> https://www.kela.fi/main-page
>
> Supervised by the Finnish Parliament, Kela is an independent social 
> security institution with its own administration and finances. Kela's 
> operations are guided by its rules of procedure.
>
> d) Accessibility Library Celia, https://www.celia.fi/eng/
>
> Accessibility Library Celia is a state-owned special library that 
> promotes equality in reading and learning. Celia collaborates with 
> libraries, schools and publishers, offering library services and 
> information and advice on accessible publishing. Celia produces and 
> disseminates literature in accessible formats, such as talking books 
> and books in Braille.
>
> 3) Non-governmental disability and other organizations (4):
>
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> a) The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental 
> Disabilities (Kehitysvammaliitto), 
> https://www.kehitysvammaliitto.fi/in-english/
>
> The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
> FAIDD acted as the leading translation organization for the Finnish 
> version of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 document. FAIDD 
> serves as a strong agent and pioneer of change in work towards a 
> Finland where everyone is equal. FAIDD develops guidelines for 
> realizing accessible web services, assesses the accessibility of 
> easy-to-read websites and offers training and consultation on 
> accessibility.
>
> b) Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired (Näkövammaisten 
> liitto), https://www.nakovammaistenliitto.fi/en
>
> Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired promotes the 
> participation, equality and active citizenship of the blind and 
> partially sighted.
>
> c) The Finnish Association of the Deaf (Kuurojen liitto), 
> https://kuurojenliitto.fi/
>
> The Finnish Association of the Deaf is a national federation of 36 
> member associations, whose mission is to guarantee the realization of 
> the human rights and equal opportunities of the deaf.
>
> d) The Finnish Diverse Learners’ Association  (Erilaisten oppijoiden 
> liitto), https://www.eoliitto.fi/en/
>
> The Finnish Diverse Learners’ Association is a national organization 
> of learning disabilities with 9 regional member associations in 
> different parts of the country.  Together with their member 
> associations, they offer advice, peer support, training, and events 
> for both diverse learners and professionals. They engage in advocacy 
> and lobbying to ensure that the rights of diverse learners are upheld 
> and that support is equally accessible throughout Finland. 
> Collaboration and networking with various organizations, educational 
> institutions, and stakeholders in working life are key aspects of 
> their work.
>
> 4) Companies working with web accessibility: (5)
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> a) Ambientia Group Oy, https://www.ambientia.fi/en/
>
> b)                        Avaava Oy, https://avaava.fi/en/
>
> c) Eficode Oy, https://www.eficode.com/
>
> d) Gofore Oyj, https://gofore.com/en/
>
> e) Q-Factory Oy, https://q-factory.fi/en/
>
> Following organizations were contacted directly but did not indicate 
> willingness to participate:
>
> Aalto-university, www.aalto.fi
>
> Häme University of Applied Sciences, www.hamk.fi
>
> Laurea University of Applied Sciences, www.laurea.fi
>
> LUT University , www.lut.fi
>
> Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, www.metropolia.fi
>
> University of Oulu, www.oulu.fi
>
> University of Turku, www.utu.fi
>
> Vaasa University of Applied Sciences, www.vamk.fi
>
> The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman (Yhdenvertaisuus­valtuutettu), 
> yhdenvertaisuusvaltuutettu.fi
>
> Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Digi- ja 
> väestötietovirasto), dvv.fi
>
> Inclusion Finland KVTL (Kehitysvammaisten tukiliitto), www.tukiliitto.fi
>
> The Threshold Association (Kynnys ry), kynnys.fi
>
> The Finnish Deafblind Association, FDBA (Suomen kuurosokeat ry), 
> kuurosokeat.fi
>
> Finnish Federation of Hard of Hearing (Kuuloliitto), www.kuuloliitto.fi
>
> The traumatic brain injury association of Finland (Aivovammaliitto), 
> aivovammaliitto.fi
>
> Autism Finland (Autismiliitto), autismiliitto.fi
>
> The Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities 
> (Invalidiliitto), www.invalidiliitto.fi
>
> The Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older Adults (Vanhustyön 
> keskusliitto), vtkl.fi
>
> The Union for Senior Services, VALLI (Vanhus- ja lähimmäispalvelun 
> liitto Valli ry), www.valli.fi
>
> ICT Association for Seniors (Enter ry), www.entersenior.fi
>
> Futurice Oy, www.futurice.com
>
> Preeriapingviini Oy, www.preeriapingviini.com
>
> Selko Digital Oy, selkodigital.fi
>
> Qvik Oy, qvik.fi
>
> We would like to thank all organizations who have agreed to 
> participate already.
>
> On behalf of the Finnish Transport and Communicatios Agency Traficom
>
> Juha Suomalainen
>