We connect students in UX, HCI, and accessibility programs within the United States with nonprofits and community organizations that need hands-on support, creating real-world learning opportunities while improving the digital experiences people depend on.
UX Impact Network creates value for organizations, students, and the user experience field simultaneously
Expert-supervised UX research, usability evaluations, and accessibility audits tailored to your specific challenges, delivered by trained student teams at no cost to your organization.
Gain structured, portfolio-worthy professional experience in UX research, usability engineering, and accessibility under the mentorship of experienced practitioners.
A growing pipeline of trained UX and accessibility professionals, original research data, and open-source frameworks.
Every UX Impact Network engagement follows a structured, quality-controlled process.
We identify nonprofits and community organizations with UX and accessibility needs and match them with a trained student team.
Student teams complete methodology training covering WCAG testing, usability evaluation, user research, and accessible design — then begin the engagement.
Teams conduct comprehensive UX evaluations and accessibility audits — including user research, heuristic analysis, IA review, and WCAG compliance testing.
Partner organizations receive a professional assessment report with prioritized recommendations, design mockups, and a follow-up cycle to measure progress.
Whether you're an organization that needs UX and accessibility expertise, or a student who wants real-world experience — there's a place for you at UX Impact Network.