WV Housing Development Fund Accessible Website Redesign

The West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s website was confusing and failed to communicate that programs were designed for diverse audiences. In 2026, DR rebuilt the site to prove accessibility and aesthetic excellence are complementary, creating an inclusive design that achieves WCAG 2.1 AA compliance while serving all users.

Project Details

Spring 2026 | Economic Development | Web Development

The site featured a flexible Mega Block component, specialized card types for different audiences and a Mega Menu. Mobile optimization included thumb-friendly navigation. An “On This Page” component aided users with attention or vision impairments. Document management streamlined access to forms through audience-based differentiation and dynamic contact form routing directed inquiries to the appropriate departments. The site achieved WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all elements.

Services we provided
for this project

Accessibility
Design
Strategy
Web Development

The Goal

The project aimed to rebuild WVHDF’s digital presence to communicate that programs serve all West Virginians. By proving that accessibility and aesthetic excellence are complementary, the redesign functioned to eliminate confusion and help diverse audiences understand program eligibility.

The Strategy

The redesign implemented audience segmentation within site architecture. A flexible Mega Block component provided visual consistency and scalability. Mobile-first optimization and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance were engineered into every design decision, proving accessibility animates superior design.

The Results

The site achieved validated accessibility across assistive technology configurations, demonstrating that inclusive design yields superior results for all users and establishing a model for government organizations serving diverse populations.