In my senior year at Northeastern, I got the opportunity to complete a project in order to graduate with Honors in Design. I choose the topic of accessibility design for my semester-long project as it is something I have worked with at my previous jobs and recognize a great need for. I created Project Springboard: an Accessibility Accelerator. With the mission statement of Through education, we can increase awareness about the importance of accessibility design and empower designers to make significant changes in the way we view disability and inclusion. Project Springboard embodies the idea that accessibility design can be a springboard for innovation, creating better offerings for all people regardless of ability.

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Reference cards with information on on how these principles apply to accessibility design. On the back side there are also some questions to ask as you are designing. The small cards are intended to be referenced again and again in order for designers to understand if their content is accessible.

Reference cards with information on on how these principles apply to accessibility design. On the back side there are also some questions to ask as you are designing. The small cards are intended to be referenced again and again in order for designers to understand if their content is accessible.

Poster used to explain the basic design principles of accessibility design. It could be used in places like a classroom or office for many people to see and quickly learn from.

Poster used to explain the basic design principles of accessibility design. It could be used in places like a classroom or office for many people to see and quickly learn from.

Booklet addressing the three basic design concepts of accessibility, usable and universal design. All of which are crucial to creating inclusive content. It is 3 by 5 inches and is intended to be a quick guide for designers that briefly explains these 3 design concepts and their importance. There is also a pouch at the back to store the design principle reference cards.

Booklet addressing the three basic design concepts of accessibility, usable and universal design. All of which are crucial to creating inclusive content. It is 3 by 5 inches and is intended to be a quick guide for designers that briefly explains these 3 design concepts and their importance. There is also a pouch at the back to store the design principle reference cards.

 

The goal of the mobile website is to be the hub for Project Springboard, with information about the design principles and concepts. The web format allows it to be flexible and can constantly grow as the project does.