Project 03 · Data visualization accessibility

Enrollment metrics everyone can understand

A comparison of a color-dependent dashboard and a remediated version with text summaries, labeled values, keyboard-accessible controls, and an equivalent data table.

My role
Designed the simulation; tested, remediated, and verified equivalent data
Key criteria
1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 2.1.1, and 4.1.2
Test matrix
Keyboard, screen reader, contrast, status updates, and table equivalence
Outcome
Meaning and exact values available without color, hover, or vision

Before · intentionally inaccessible

Enrollment dashboard

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Bar meaning, status, and exact values depend on color and hover. The three headline numbers are unlabeled, and no equivalent data table is provided.

After · remediated

Workshop enrollment

Fall summary: 173 of 212 seats are filled across all workshops (82%).

Fall workshop enrollment data
WorkshopRegisteredCapacitySeats remainingPercent filled
Everyday budgeting7280890%
Digital essentials58721481%
Community gardening43601772%

Every visible relationship is also available in text. The selector works by keyboard, updates are announced, and exact values remain available without color or hover.