The Intersection of Agile and Accessibility – Designing Accessible Agile Artifacts

Welcome back, advocates of equity-driven design! If you’ve been following the series, you’ve already seen how accessibility can transform Agile workflows, from user stories and CI pipelines to ceremonies and culture. But here’s a question we don’t ask often enough:

Are our Agile artifacts usable by everyone on the team?

Let’s explore how to craft boards, dashboards, documents, and visuals that don’t just organize work, but enable everyone to participate fully.

What Are Agile Artifacts?

In Agile, artifacts are physical or digital tools that support transparency, alignment, and collaboration. These include:

• User story cards or tickets
• Product backlog and sprint boards
• Burndown charts and dashboards
• Retrospective summaries and documentation
• Design files and wireframes

They may look simple, but when poorly designed, they can exclude people with disabilities or access needs.

Common Barriers in Agile Artifacts

Even high-functioning teams run into accessibility gaps:

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