📅Roadmap

An overview of the project plan and roadmap

Current Situation - Summary

Initially, we want to focus on the User Group first. As such, we created a small "Founding members" group for consultation. We presented the idea and consulted on initial questions. Following feedback from this, the group felt that face-to-face meetings are more desirable and practical given people's difficulties in communicating using online systems. However, a significant group also raised the fact that it is sometimes more convenient to have asynchronous communication via online means. Email is preferable, but a way for people to see old discussions or share things beyond an email would be helpful. Researching solutions led to us to use discourse, which allows an email-only approach if necessary.

We aim to enrol a small group of people (around 20) in December 2023. This will allow us to check our onboarding processes for data collection and the online forum. We aim to have face-to-face and online meetings from early 2024.

Roadmap

See below for a Gantt-style chart - or click here for a larger view. Details on these phases are below.

Implementation Phases

Phase 1: Laying the Groundwork

Objective: To set the foundation for ATUN by identifying who will be involved and how we will communicate with them.

• Identify Stakeholders: Determine who should be part of ATUN, focusing on users, supporters, and professionals.

• Choose Communication Methods: Decide on the best ways to keep everyone in the loop, such as emails or online forums.

• Setup and design of Communication channels

  • Data collection and interview processes formulated

  • Design ATUN Discourse forum

    • Suitable High contrast default theme to deal with VI issues

    • Logo checks

    • Settings verify (Email only should be possible)

    • Design and check the onboarding process for new joiners

• Legal Checks: Ensure we have all the permissions we need to collect and store data.

• Resource Planning: Figure out what we need in terms of time, people, and costs

Phase 2: Building the Team

Objective: To formally invite stakeholders to join ATUN and get them up to speed.

• Public Announcement: Let the world know about ATUN and invite people to join. (See Information Sheets)

• Onboarding: Welcome new members and introduce them to how ATUN works.

  • Onboarding online,

• Kick-off Meeting: Hold an initial meeting to set the stage for future collaboration.

  • Date set

  • Agenda Set

Phase 3: Rolling Up Our Sleeves

Objective: To start the real work of ATUN, from regular meetings to specific projects.

• Hold Regular Meetings: Keep the conversation going through scheduled get-togethers.

  • Set Dates for physical

  • Set Online dates

• Assign Tasks: Give everyone a role that matches their strengths and interests.

  • Task list created

  • Assignment

• Feedback Mechanism: Create a way for members to share their thoughts on how things are going.

  • Feedback forms

• Data Gathering: Collect the information we need to make ATUN even better.

Phase 4: Taking Stock

Objective: To evaluate how well ATUN is doing and where we can improve.

• Measure Success: Use key indicators to assess how well we're doing.

• Gather Feedback: Ask members what they think about ATUN and how it could be better.

• Share Updates: Let members know how their input has made a difference.

Phase 5: Looking Ahead

Objective: To think about the future, from expanding ATUN to refining our current activities.

• Consider Expansion: Think about bringing more people into ATUN or tackling new challenges.

• Continuous Improvement: Use what we've learned to make ATUN even better.

---

We aim to reach Phase 3 by January 2024. Your participation and feedback are crucial for the success of ATUN. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the field of AAC and eAT.