Positioned Intel as a leader in developer inclusivity

left picture of door opening to page of code, on the right a github blog page for 5 tips for making you github profile page accessible
Inspired by the GitHub Accessibility blog for tips on making READMEs more accessible
left displays a readme from github, the right shows a shot of the voiceover tool from macOS
I used my computer's VoiceOver feature to assess a test README
snip of a page of the readme accessibily scanner with markdown linter to readme accessibility scanner
Leveraging opensource Markdown Linter, we repurposed specifically for accessibilty
a snip on the left of visualization of accessibility issues found and the right a snip of a github action that would autofix any issues
Viewable in two ways, on a dashboard for managers, and within GitHub for Developers

Impact & Results

The initiative enhanced the accessibility of Intel's GitHub repositories, making them more usable for developers with disabilities. Another goal was to position Intel as a leader in inclusivity within the tech community, setting new benchmarks in accessibility. This was one of Intel's commitment to the GLAAD pledge

Problem Statement

Developers with disabilities face significant barriers that hinder their full participation in software development, often due to essential resources like README files in GitHub repositories lacking accessibility features. This initiative aims to make internal repositories accessible to all developers, not just to meet compliance standards but to set an example in creating a more inclusive development environment.

Process & Approach

The cornerstone of the initiative is the development of a scanning tool to analyze README files across GitHub repositories. This tool will identify accessibility issues, generate detailed reports, and provide support with proposed fixes and guidelines. Additionally, the team plans to use these insights for collaboration, share periodic reports with repository owners, and provide the accessibility scanner as a GitHub Action to integrate into the development lifecycle.

Tools & Methods

GitHub
Markdown
VoiceOver
Markdownlint
Figma
Azure Data Explorer
PowerPoint
ClipChamp
Jira

Collaboration with engineering org, Accessibility office for top items
Designs drafted in Figma for ADX
User Testing for visuals
Demo video created for
Presentation @ Open Source Eco-Summit
Work tracked in Jira