Enterprise: make access part of delivery

Connect product ownership, design systems, procurement, and release decisions.

Starter draft for review. Use as a conversation or planning aid.

Open the enterprise hub for program ownership, release decisions, shared patterns, vendor accountability, and an enterprise action planner.

Start with one recurring product decision

Identify a component, release checkpoint, or supplier decision that affects many users. Look for a change that can improve the normal delivery process.

Leadership questions

Do product owners include accessibility in planning and acceptance decisions?
Are reusable components checked and maintained as products evolve?
Can teams escalate a blocking barrier with a clear decision owner?
Do procurement decisions consider evidence of actual accessibility and support?

A useful first action

Pilot an accessibility checkpoint in one team's definition of done. Agree who reviews it, what evidence is required, and how exceptions are resolved.

Evidence to collect

Accessible component guidance and ownership
Acceptance criteria in product work
User feedback connected to prioritization
Recurring barriers and changes that prevent their return

Recommended companion: Lead the accessibility conversation.

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