From ebanking services to virtual doctor visits, daily experiences are moving rapidly to digital spaces, making it more urgent than ever to create digital user experiences that are accessible to all. While most designers can agree that designing for accessibility is the right thing to do, well-intended efforts tend to take a backseat when time and resources are squeezed.
So what exactly is the designer's role in this process? And what does designing for accessibility really look like in teams with diverse organizational structures and work processes?

To begin understanding the role of design, let's first take a look at how designers collaborate with team members across different functions.