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Your project deadlines are tighter than ever. How do you ensure accessibility features aren't overlooked?

How do you make sure accessibility stays on track? Share your strategies for keeping it a priority.

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Your project deadlines are tighter than ever. How do you ensure accessibility features aren't overlooked?

How do you make sure accessibility stays on track? Share your strategies for keeping it a priority.

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    Ulyana Hubich

    🚀UI/UX Designer | Graphic designer🎨 | AI Artist

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    When deadlines are tight, I make sure accessibility remains a top priority by building it into the design process from the start. I create a checklist of essential accessibility features, like color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility, and ensure these are included in the initial design phase. I also work closely with developers to make sure accessibility is prioritized during implementation, not as an afterthought. If time is really short, I focus on the most crucial accessibility elements first and test them early to catch any issues. By staying proactive and focusing on the fundamentals, I can meet deadlines without sacrificing accessibility.

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    Ankit Singh

    Software Engineer 2 at Akamai

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    To keep accessibility on track during tight deadlines, I will follow these guidelines. 1. Embed accessibility requirements in my initial project planning 2. Include accessibility checks in my CI/CD pipeline and QA process 3. Use automated testing tools to catch common issues early 4. Maintain a prioritized accessibility checklist for each release 5. Schedule regular accessibility reviews, even for short sprints I think the key is making accessibility non-negotiable by integrating it into our existing processes rather than treating it as an add-on feature.

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    Dr. M. Lokesh Hari

    I help business organizations to solve internal problems, scale-up & improve its profit! | Business & Healthcare Consultant | Dentist | Visit our website or DM for business consultation...

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    Meeting tight project deadlines shouldn't come at the cost of accessibility 🚀—integrate it into your workflow from the start! Use automated testing tools to catch issues early 🔍 and establish clear guidelines to keep your team aligned. Prioritize the most impactful fixes first ⏳, ensuring an inclusive experience without slowing down progress. Regularly seek feedback from users with disabilities 💬 to refine your approach and maintain high standards.

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    Sakif Zaman

    Helping brands go from ‘we think’ to ‘we know’ with data analytics |Goethe University | Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Brand Management|Rstudio, SAP, Stata, Power BI|

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    Prioritize accessibility from the start, use automated and manual testing, leverage accessible UI libraries, follow an accessibility checklist, conduct regular audits, and train the team. Integrate it into the workflow to avoid last-minute fixes.

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    Kuldeep Verma

    Head of Outsourcing & Business Expansion at TrueBeam | Head of Business Expansion at The ProDraft

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    I would prioritize accessibility from the start, integrating it into the project workflow rather than treating it as an afterthought. Using established guidelines, automation tools, and regular testing would help maintain quality. I’d also ensure team awareness and allocate dedicated time for accessibility checks within tight deadlines.

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    Ugur Yavas

    Technology Executive | Product & Business Development

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    Accessibility thrives on prevention, not afterthought. Build accessible components into your design system so teams inherit compliance instead of creating it from scratch each time. Establish accessibility acceptance criteria at kickoff, giving them equal weight with other requirements. What gets measured from the start gets delivered at the end. Run automated compliance checks throughout development, not just before launch. This catches issues when they're quick fixes rather than major redesigns, making accessibility compatible with even the tightest timelines.

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    Munachi Umeh

    Product Designer (UI/UX) | SAAS | B2B | B2C | Creating Human-Centered Design & Interaction

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    - Integrate accessibility into the design process from the start. -Use accessible design components. - Promote accessibility as a shared priority across teams. - Conduct regular testing to identify issues early.

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    Francisco Salas

    Senior Technical Program & Portfolio Manager | PMO Leadership | P&L & Global Operations Excellence MBA, PMP, LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

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    🔹 Tight deadlines are no excuse for poor accessibility — they’re a test of priorities. In every global program I’ve led, accessibility isn’t an "add-on." It’s embedded in the design phase, not left for the QA checklist. How do we ensure it stays on track? ✅ Make it a project requirement, not an optional feature. ✅ Include accessibility KPIs in the project plan. ✅ Assign ownership — if no one is accountable, it gets overlooked. ✅ Educate teams early — accessibility is everyone's responsibility. Accessibility done right isn’t extra work. It’s the standard.

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    Gor L. Karapetyan

    Helping B2Bs dominate Google rankings | 1K+ businesses scaled through SEO & digital strategies | DM ‘RESULTS’ for a growth audit

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    Prioritize accessibility from day one. Bake it into the workflow, not as an afterthought. Use templates, automation, and WCAG-compliant frameworks to streamline implementation. Quick deadlines don’t excuse exclusion—efficiency and inclusivity can coexist with the right tools and mindset.

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