Accessibility Champions Program
Challenge
As accessibility efforts expanded, it became clear that sustainable adoption would require more than centralized support. Teams needed local advocates who could answer questions, reinforce best practices, and help accessibility become part of everyday work.
The goal was to build capability across the organization rather than concentrating expertise in a single role.
Approach
I developed an Accessibility Champions Program that provided interested designers with additional coaching, resources, and opportunities to support their peers.
Champions served as local accessibility advocates, helping teams identify issues, answer common questions, and promote stronger accessibility practices throughout the design process.
What Was Created
- Accessibility champion role definition
- Peer coaching framework
- Additional training opportunities
- Community of practice
- Escalation path for complex issues
- Ongoing support and mentorship
Outcomes
- Expanded accessibility support across teams
- Created leadership opportunities for designers
- Increased peer-to-peer learning and coaching
- Reduced dependency on centralized review
- Strengthened long-term accessibility adoption
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- Developing peer leaders
- Creating communities of practice
- Scaling expertise through mentorship
- Building sustainable support models
- Leadership development through technical specialization