Re: W3C WAI Updates, October 2022

 Thank you Shawn for the update you posted to WAI announcements. This is
big news indeed. Judy has led WAI through the pioneering effort to
establish digital accessibility as a human right - kudos and thanks! I know
from years working with you, Michael, Roy, and Daniel when I served as EOWG
Chair that the ongoing WAI work is in excellent hands. The fact that Kevin
White is rejoining the team is great news indeed! Kevin's leadership in the
Scottish government and his deep and extensive knowledge of policy as well
as technical aspects of accessibility are second to none - what a great
team!

I look forward to the next phase of leadership and innovation in serving
the digital access needs of people with disabilities. Congratulations to
Judy in her new role and best wishes to the team as you manage the
transition. Please know that you have the support of an engaged and
energized global community as you continue this critically important work.
All the best,
Sharron.
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*Sharron Rush* | Executive Director
2023 AARP Purpose Prize Honoree
*Knowbility: to create a more inclusive digital world for people with
disabilities.*


On Wed, Oct 19, 2022 at 7:25 AM Shawn Henry <shawn@w3.org> wrote:

> Dear WAI community,
>
> Several changes are in progress at the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
> (WAI),  each exciting in different ways.
>
> W3C and WAI staff are supporting our accessibility work on the current
> path during this transition.
>
> *WAI Staff and Roles*:
>
> Judy Brewer will be leaving WAI for a new opportunity. She will share more
> in a follow-up e-mail message. From 24 October 2022 to 13 January 2023,
> Judy will be available part-time to help the transition for stability and
> continuity of WAI at W3C.
>
> Kevin White rejoined the WAI Team in October as Accessibility Development
> and Operations Lead. Kevin will contribute his accessibility, technical,
> and program management experience to WAI's work in Europe and
> internationally.
>
> Michael Cooper has taken up some interim leadership responsibilities to
> ensure smooth transition of the WAI program. He will also remain the
> primary team contact for the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group, to
> help guide that challenging work. Michael will share more in a follow-up
> blog post.
>
> Shawn Lawton Henry, Roy Ran, and Daniel Montalvo are also taking up
> additional responsibilities in the interim.
>
> Over the next few months, WAI will refine roles and responsibilities for
> W3C accessibility work, and explore coverage by current and future staff.
>
> *W3C Supports WAI Going Forward*:
>
> "W3C is proud of WAI's successes under Judy's leadership," said Ralph
> Swick, W3C COO. "W3C is committed to continuing the important accessibility
> work of WAI to advance the Web for All."
>
> WAI staff will work on WAI vision and strategic plan in early 2023, with
> input from the WAI community and the broader W3C community. Core
> accessibility work will continue, and we look forward to defining the focus
> and priorities for 2023 and beyond.
>
> *Current WAI Work and Updates*:
>
> To get up-to-date information on active projects, upcoming publications,
> and more, see:
>         What We're Working On - Accessibility Activities and Publications
>         https://www.w3.org/WAI/update/
> To get future news and updates, see:
>         https://www.w3.org/WAI/news/subscribe/
> To learn about existing WAI Resources, see:
>          https://www.w3.org/WAI/resources/
>
> We look forward to working together with the community to advance digital
> accessibility through WAI at W3C. Please feel free to reach out to any of
> us directly with questions and suggestions. (and please be patient if we
> are slow to respond:) To send e-mail to all WAI Team, you can use:
> wai@w3.org
>
> For an update of this information with links to the follow-up messages
> from Judy and Michael, see:
>         https://www.w3.org/blog/2022/10/w3c-wai-updates-october-2022/
>
> Best regards,
> ~Shawn Lawton Henry, WAI Education and Outreach Lead
> <http://www.w3.org/People/Shawn/>
>
>
>