Accessibility Initiatives

Project Overview:

The Accessibility Initiatives project at BASIC/DEPT was designed to elevate accessibility standards across the entire organization. The primary goal was to integrate accessibility into daily workflows, foster cross-functional collaboration, and establish accessibility as a key service offering to clients, ensuring that all digital products were inclusive and met the highest standards of accessibility.

My Role:

I led this initiative, as Technical Director, Program and Product Manager, driving the integration of accessibility into every phase of our project lifecycle. My responsibilities included overseeing the development and implementation of new processes, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration, and mentoring team members to enhance their expertise in accessibility.

Key Contributions:

I led the integration of accessibility into daily workflows at BASIC/DEPT, ensuring it was a fundamental aspect of our development process from design to deployment. I facilitated cross-departmental collaboration through documentation and knowledge-sharing sessions, and established accessibility as a distinct service offering, improving both new and existing projects. Additionally, I empowered design teams with the right tools and provided mentorship, including facilitating WAS certification for team members, to enhance our collective expertise in delivering accessible solutions.

Team Achievement:

A key highlight of this initiative was the successful WAS certification of one of our developers. This certification, facilitated by my mentorship and support, significantly enriched our team’s expertise in accessibility. It also positioned BASIC/DEPT to offer accessibility as a core service, adding value to our client offerings and ensuring our products met the highest accessibility standards.

Outcome:

These initiatives fundamentally transformed BASIC/DEPT’s approach to accessibility, making it an integral part of our development culture. By positioning accessibility as a core service offering, we enhanced the inclusivity of our products and provided clients with a valuable resource for ensuring their platforms met the highest accessibility standards.

Tim Spinks

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