Everyday Design Decisions for Accessibility

Accessibility starts with the design decisions that you make every day. This beginner-friendly session reveals good design habits you can use today to improve accessibility, before you become a remediation expert. Learn how structure, hierarchy, typography, color, and styles help support accessibility across digital and printed content.

Through real-world examples and before-and-after comparisons, you’ll see how small design adjustments can significantly improve clarity, usability, and inclusion without sacrificing creativity. This session introduces foundational concepts including color contrast, neuro-inclusive design, document structure, and accessible workflows.

You’ll leave with a clear starting point and practical action steps you can immediately apply to your own design work.

Explore how to:

• Build stronger accessibility foundations with styles and structure
• Improve readability and visual hierarchy
• Reduce clutter and cognitive overload
• Design beyond color alone
• Apply accessible design habits immediately