Agile promises continuous improvement. But when it comes to accessibility, improvement often plateaus once initial barriers are addressed. How do we keep equity and inclusion alive, not just during sprints, but across quarters, product phases, and organizational shifts? It starts with embedding accessibility not just in rituals, but in roadmaps. What We Mean By “Accessibility […]| Perficient Blogs
Accessibility as Culture Change: How Agile Can Drive Systemic Inclusion Welcome back, equity champions! In our journey so far, we’ve embedded accessibility into stories, sprints, personas, dashboards, and release cycles. But now we zoom out and ask the big question: How does accessibility become not just something we do, but something we believe? It begins […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome back, advocates of equity-driven design! If you’ve been following the series, you’ve already seen how accessibility can transform Agile workflows, from user stories and CI pipelines to ceremonies and culture. But here’s a question we don’t ask often enough: Are our Agile artifacts usable by everyone on the team? Let’s explore how to craft […]| Perficient Blogs
Agile ceremonies are meant to foster collaboration, transparency, and alignment. But when voices go unheard or participation feels risky, those goals fall short. Inclusive Agile ceremonies remove barriers and elevate contribution, from every team member. The Participation Problem Common ceremony hurdles: Meetings dominated by a few loud voices Barriers to participation (sensory, cognitive, social) Lack […]| Perficient Blogs
Building Advocacy into Team Culture Welcome back! We’ve explored personas, KPIs, inclusive ceremonies, and more. But without sustained advocacy, even the best practices can fade. That’s where Accessibility Champions come in, quietly powering momentum, culture, and accountability. These champions aren’t always official roles. Sometimes they’re developers who raise accessibility flags in standup, designers who rethink […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome back! So far, we’ve explored inclusive personas, accessible testing, story writing, and the core principles that connect Agile to accessibility. Now we ask: How do we measure what matters, not just what’s easy? Why Accessibility KPIs Belong in Agile Agile teams measure velocity, sprint goals, and user satisfaction. But accessibility? It’s often buried under […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome back to our ongoing series that explores how Agile practices and Accessibility principles converge to create products and systems that serve everyone. So far, we’ve explored foundational definitions, inclusive story writing, and accessibility testing in CI. Today’s focus? A tool Agile teams often rely on, but rarely challenge: personas. What Are Personas in Agile? […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome back to our session on Agile and Accessibility, where we bring together two powerful forces in inclusive product development. This marks the beginning of a brand-new series. The Intersection of Agile and Accessibility is dedicated to exploring how teams can design, build, and deliver digital experiences that truly work for everyone. Whether you’re a […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome back to our series exploring the fusion of Agile principles and Accessibility practices to create products that serve everyone. In the last post, we talked about writing inclusive user stories and acceptance criteria, how the right narratives shape more equitable outcomes. Today, we move from writing stories to testing them at scale, exploring how […]| Perficient Blogs
Welcome to the first entry in our new series exploring the synergy between Agile methodologies and Accessibility practices, and how their union can lead to more inclusive, equitable, and universally usable outcomes. In today’s post, we’ll lay the groundwork by asking: What are Agile and Accessibility? And more importantly, why does their intersection matter? What […]| Perficient Blogs
Designing for accessibility doesn’t belong to one field—it spans every corner of our lives. From healthcare to education, tech to transportation, inclusive design solutions have the power to remove barriers industry by industry, improving outcomes, access, and engagement for everyone. Let’s explore how inclusive design is reshaping entire sectors by proactively breaking down barriers. Healthcare: […]| Perficient Blogs
Accessibility is often viewed through the lens of accommodations, making modifications after barriers are identified. But true inclusion starts with design. Inclusive design solutions are key to ensuring accessibility is baked into products, spaces, and technology from the beginning, rather than being treated as an afterthought. By embracing inclusive design, we create equitable, flexible, and […]| Perficient Blogs
Creating a More Equitable World In today’s world, designing spaces, products, and digital experiences that work for everyone is no longer optional, it’s essential. Accessibility, inclusive design, and universal design are key approaches that ensure individuals of all abilities can fully participate in society. While these terms are often used interchangeably, each has distinct principles […]| Perficient Blogs
Creating a more inclusive world requires intentional design choices that ensure everyone, regardless of ability, age, or background, can fully participate in society. While Accessibility, Inclusive Design, and Universal Design are often discussed separately, they are deeply interconnected. Together, they provide a comprehensive framework for designing equitable experiences across physical spaces, digital platforms, and everyday […]| Perficient Blogs
In the push for more equitable and user-friendly experiences, three key concepts often arise: Accessibility, Inclusive Design, and Universal Design. While they share a common goal, ensuring usability for as many people as possible, they have distinct approaches and applications. So, what makes them different? Let’s break it down. Accessibility: Removing Barriers Accessibility is about […]| Perficient Blogs
