An accessibility review checks that tokens, components, patterns, and templates meet accessibility standards. Use this to catch issues early so they can be fixed once in the system rather than repeated across products. Reviews build confidence that the system supports inclusive design and reduce the risk of accessibility bugs in production.
How to
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Set your scope Decide if you are Auditing tokens, patterns, templates, or the full system. Start small if needed.
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Review standards Check against guidelines such as WCAG. Focus on colour contrast, scale, spacing, motion, and interactive states.
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Audit for context • Tokens: review typography for readability, colour palettes for contrast, and spacing for touch targets. • Patterns: check interactive elements for focus states, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
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Capture findings Document issues, group by severity, and share results with the system team.
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Translate into updates Feed fixes back into tokens, patterns, or documentation so improvements scale everywhere.