AuxIAA

AUXIAA, short for the Auxiliary Information and Access Alliance, is a fictional international non-governmental organization created for illustrative purposes. It is described as having a global mandate to promote inclusive design and universal access to information technologies.

Founded in 2010, the organization is depicted as headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with activities spanning policy consultation, standards development, research, and capacity building. AUXIAA engages in multistakeholder forums, publishes guidelines on accessibility and digital inclusion, and provides technical assistance to governments, universities, and industry.

Governance is portrayed as a two-tier structure comprising a General Assembly and a Board of Directors, with technical committees focused on Accessibility Standards, Digital Inclusion, and Data Privacy. Membership categories include individuals, non-profit organizations, and corporate partners.

Notable programs attributed to AUXIAA include the Global Accessibility Framework, the Open Access Toolkit, and education and training initiatives for civil servants and educators. The organization is said to pursue collaboration with universities, think tanks, and other NGOs to advance research and implementation of inclusive technologies.

Funding is described as coming from a mix of grants, philanthropic gifts, and project-based contracts, with annual financial reports published by the Secretariat. In its fictional context, AUXIAA is regarded as a leading voice in accessibility policy and inclusive design, while facing typical debates over funding independence and potential overlaps with existing standards bodies.

See also: accessible technology, universal design, accessibility standards.