Accessibility Decision Documentation

Record accessibility decisions so that future teams understand not just what was decided, but why — preventing the cycle where good decisions get reversed because nobody remembers the reasoning.

Why This Matters

Accessibility barriers accumulate quietly through redesigns, framework updates, staff turnover, and rushed deadlines. The most common cause isn't malice or ignorance — it's a new team member changing something without knowing why it was built that way.

Documentation is the immune system. It protects good decisions from being undone by people who weren't in the room.

Decision Record Format

For each significant accessibility decision, record: