UX Perspective
Accessibility-First Design with AI Audits
How to shift accessibility left by auditing and fixing issues before engineering handoff.
Accessibility should begin in design, not post-launch QA. AI-assisted linting and audit tools let teams surface issues early and standardize quality.
Recommended Workflow
- Audit wireframes and high-fidelity comps with accessibility tooling.
- Resolve contrast, focus flow, and semantic intent before handoff.
- Document outcomes in your design system governance notes.
This creates better products and reduces expensive late-stage remediation.

