What does Organizational Change have to do with Digital Accessibility?

Digital accessibility isn't just a technical checkbox! It's a fundamental shift in how organizations think, design, and deliver. Here's why organizational change is at the heart of meaningful accessibility transformation:

🔄 Culture First, Code Second
True accessibility requires moving from "fix it later" to "design it right from the start." This means changing mindsets across teams. This affects designers, developers, product managers, and even executives.
🤝 Breaking Down Silos
Accessibility touches every department. Every. Department.
Legal needs to understand compliance, Marketing needs inclusive messaging, HR needs accessible recruitment, and IT needs assistive technology support. Success requires cross-functional collaboration that many organizations have never attempted.
📈 From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Organizations that embrace accessibility as an innovation driver (and not just a legal requirement) unlock new markets, improve user experience for everyone, and build stronger brands. This shift requires leadership vision and sustained commitment.
⚡ Process Revolution
Integrating accessibility means reimagining workflows: How do we test? How do we measure? How do we train? How do we procure? Every standard operating procedure gets examined through an accessibility lens.

The Bottom Line: You can't retrofit accessibility into an unchanged organization. I'll share a secret with you...The most successful accessibility initiatives are really change management initiatives in disguise!
Organizations that get this right don't just avoid lawsuits; they become innovation leaders in inclusive design.

What's been your experience with accessibility transformation? Have you seen culture change drive better outcomes?

Let's get out there and make it real!