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Edit: Replace CAIA with ADE on Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page [104444]

The modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page is a crucial resource for individuals seeking information on accessibility features and guidelines for the VA.gov platform. However, with the introduction of the Accessibility Digital Experience (ADE) team, it is essential to update the page to reflect the new team's name and responsibilities. In this article, we will discuss the necessary changes to be made on the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page, replacing references to the Content, Accessibility, and Information Architecture (CAIA) team with the ADE team.

In Footer ticket 104444, the author highlights the need to replace references to CAIA on the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page to reflect the new ADE team. The following changes are required:

Replace The Content, Accessibility, and Information Architecture (CAIA) team keeps track of how many people attend their open office hours and what they are asking about. with The Accessibility Digital Experience (ADE) team keeps track of how many people attend their open office hours and what they are asking about.
Replace Accessibility specialists from CAIA with Accessibility specialists from ADE
Replace or as part of the CAIA team metrics with or as part of ADE team metrics

The following URLs are relevant to this issue:

https://depo-platform-documentation.scrollhelp.site/getting-started/modernized-va-gov-accessibility-strategy

To complete this task, the following steps must be taken:

Make changes according to the description
Check for launch blockers
Check for Style Guide violations
If found, create a separate ticket in the Current Sprint for Style guide work
If bandwidth permits, fix violations now
If unable to fix violations now, move the new ticket to the Backlog

The following acceptance criteria must be met:

All tasks completed

To configure this issue, the following steps must be taken:

Attached to a Milestone (when will this be completed?)
Attached to an Epic (what body of work is this a part of?)
Labeled with Team (product support, analytics-insights, operations, service-design, Console-Services, tools-fe)
Labeled with Practice Area (backend, frontend, devops, design, research, product, ia, qa, analytics, contact center, research, accessibility, content)
Labeled with Type (bug, request, discovery, documentation, etc.)

Updating the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page to reflect the new ADE team will have several benefits, including:

Improved Accuracy: The updated page will accurately reflect the current team responsible for accessibility features and guidelines.
Enhanced User Experience: The updated page will provide a better user experience for individuals seeking information on accessibility features and guidelines.
Increased Efficiency: The updated page will reduce the time and effort required to find accurate information on accessibility features and guidelines.

In conclusion, updating the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page to reflect the new ADE team is essential to ensure accuracy, enhance user experience, and increase efficiency. By following the necessary steps and completing the required tasks, we can ensure that the page is updated correctly and provides the best possible experience for users.
Edit: Replace CAIA with ADE on Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page [104444] - Q&A

In our previous article, we discussed the necessary changes to be made on the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page, replacing references to the Content, Accessibility, and Information Architecture (CAIA) team with the Accessibility Digital Experience (ADE) team. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding this update.

Q: Why is it necessary to update the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page? A: The update is necessary to reflect the new ADE team, which has taken over the responsibilities of the CAIA team. This ensures that the page accurately represents the current team responsible for accessibility features and guidelines.

Q: What changes are required to update the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page? A: The following changes are required:

Replace The Content, Accessibility, and Information Architecture (CAIA) team keeps track of how many people attend their open office hours and what they are asking about. with The Accessibility Digital Experience (ADE) team keeps track of how many people attend their open office hours and what they are asking about.
Replace Accessibility specialists from CAIA with Accessibility specialists from ADE
Replace or as part of the CAIA team metrics with or as part of ADE team metrics

Q: What are the benefits of updating the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page? A: The benefits of updating the page include:

Improved Accuracy: The updated page will accurately reflect the current team responsible for accessibility features and guidelines.
Enhanced User Experience: The updated page will provide a better user experience for individuals seeking information on accessibility features and guidelines.
Increased Efficiency: The updated page will reduce the time and effort required to find accurate information on accessibility features and guidelines.

Q: How can I ensure that the update is completed correctly? A: To ensure that the update is completed correctly, follow the necessary steps and complete the required tasks, including:

Make changes according to the description
Check for launch blockers
Check for Style Guide violations
If found, create a separate ticket in the Current Sprint for Style guide work
If bandwidth permits, fix violations now
If unable to fix violations now, move the new ticket to the Backlog

Q: What are the acceptance criteria for completing this task? A: The acceptance criteria for completing this task include:

All tasks completed

Q: How can I configure this issue? A: To configure this issue, follow the necessary steps, including:

Attached to a Milestone (when will this be completed?)
Attached to an Epic (what body of work is this a part of?)
Labeled with Team (product support, analytics-insights, operations, service-design, Console-Services, tools-fe)
Labeled with Practice Area (backend, frontend, devops, design, research, product, ia, qa, analytics, contact center, research, accessibility, content)
Labeled with Type (bug, request, discovery, documentation, etc.)

In conclusion, updating the Modernized VA.gov Accessibility Strategy page to reflect the new ADE team is essential to ensure accuracy, enhance user experience, and increase efficiency. By following the necessary steps and completing the required tasks, we can ensure that the page is updated correctly and provides the best possible experience for users. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.