Through collaborative efforts between developers and designers, we adopted a two-fold approach to optimize time and effort. This comprised a thorough manual assessment of specific pages utilizing tools such as screen readers and device viewports checks, alongside an automated assessment to evaluate specific components provided.

To ensure transparency, we opted to include visual representations of the violated elements in our deliverables, as well as explanations and potential solutions to address these.

Our insights have already led to website enhancements, like refining color choices in UNICEF Germany’s design system, proving that performing an assessment on time can help tackle unseen issues and will help reduce development efforts in the long run. Because although elements might look accessible to our eyes, they may not be for certain user groups.

Understanding the diverse impact and potential of an accessible website is crucial across various disciplines, including content creators, developers, product managers, and more. We were glad to support UNICEF Germany to get that transparency early on, making sure that timely collaboration and the availability of all necessary stakeholders for required alignments is assured.