About A11Y Toolbox
A11y Toolbox curates articles, tools, and guides that support everyday design decisions. The goal isn’t to follow rules blindly, but to make more thoughtful design choices that work for everyone.
And above all, to feel proud of creating interfaces that are accessible, clear, and beautifully designed.
Why A11y Toolbox exists
A11y Toolbox was born out of a very practical need. While volunteering with a non-profit organization, I noticed that designers regularly came to me with the same questions:
- “Can you share good articles about contrast ratio?”
- “Which accessibility tools do you recommend for Figma?”
- “I’m trying to understand WCAG, but it’s hard to make sense of the guidelines. It’s not written for designers.”
Instead of answering individually every time, I decided to gather and share my resources in one place. A11y Toolbox exists to support designers in building more inclusive, accessible digital experiences.
What you’ll find here
A11y Toolbox is a curated collection of accessibility articles and guides, tools and plug-ins. I handpick, test, and select every resource with real-world design practice in mind. The goal is not to be exhaustive, but to be useful, approachable, and practical.
What does “A11Y” mean?
“A11y” is a numeronym for accessibility. The “11” represents the number of letters between the A and the Y in the word accessibility.
It’s commonly pronounced “ally”.
About the author
I’m Stephanie Lesperance, a Digital Content & Inclusive Experience Designer, based in Seattle, WA. Born and raised in France, I worked as a Product Designer for a San Francisco–based web agency in Paris. I later founded a creative studio before moving to the United States.
Navigating an unfamiliar administrative system put me in the position of a non-expert user. It showed me how well-designed websites can guide, reassure, and help people find the right information. This is why I care about accessibility not as a compliance checkbox, but as a foundation for better experiences.
Today, I continue to learn, share, and advocate for accessibility as a core part of my design practice. In March 2025, I became a naturalized American citizen, an important milestone in my personal and professional journey.
About this website
A11y Toolbox started as a hand-coded project built with a personalized WordPress Bootstrap starter theme. Typography choices prioritize readability and inclusivity, using Atkinson Hyperlegible alongside a complementary display typeface.
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Suggestions, corrections, or resource recommendations are always welcome,