Accessibility strategy, Erik Smith

How Erik Smith approaches accessibility and inclusive design: WCAG-compliant systems, localization, and designing for audiences ignored by default.

Five capability lenses

WCAG 2.1, the minimum floor: Contrast ratios hit WCAG 2.1 minimum. Every interactive element reachable and operable by keyboard alone.
The interface does the adapting: OpenDyslexic toggle and sensory controls built in. Users reshape the environment to fit their brain.
Themes that track the light cycle: Warm theme in daylight, dark theme after sunset. Less friction at night without a manual toggle.
Rewards for verified data: Verifying a condition, a vehicle location or a crowded car, earns XP. The more accurate data you submit, the more the app works for you.
Localized past vocabulary: Transit terminology localized for Spanish, French, and Chinese speakers. The translations follow how each community actually talks about the system.