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Improved accessibility to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

Led accessibility audit and remediation effort, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across the product and training the design team.

Improved accessibility to WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
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Sarah Chen

Product Designer & UX Researcher

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Impact & Results

Accessibility isn't optional—it's fundamental to good design.

The Story

How this challenge was approached and solved

Initiated an accessibility audit using automated tools and manual testing with screen readers. Created an accessibility checklist for designers and developers, conducted training sessions, and established a review process. Fixed 200+ accessibility issues including color contrast, keyboard navigation, ARIA labels, and focus management. The product now passes WCAG 2.1 AA standards and is usable by people with disabilities. This also improved SEO and reduced legal risk.

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axe DevToolsWAVEFigmaVoiceOver