Case Study
Disability Transition Services & Resource Platform
Client
Industry
Role
Timeline
Project Overview
The Challenge & Our Mission
Pathways to Partnerships VT needed more than a standard informational website they needed a digital space that would genuinely resonate with young people with disabilities, making them feel seen, celebrated, and capable. Our mission was to design and develop a platform that balanced warm, joyful storytelling with structured, accessible resource delivery, serving students, families, educators, and support professionals across Vermont.
A central pillar of the project was the creation of a custom illustration library, conceived and designed entirely by our team. Each illustration depicts young people with various disabilities living full, joyful lives engaging in activities, pursuing goals, and connecting with the world around them. These visuals were intentionally crafted to serve as motivational touchpoints throughout the site, reinforcing the program's core message that disability does not define a person's potential or their capacity to thrive.
Beyond the visual identity, the platform required a robust, filterable resource directory capable of helping users quickly find the specific support services, tools, and information most relevant to their needs. We architected the full platform from the ground up handling design, development, illustration, content structure, and accessibility compliance delivering a site that is as functional and inclusive as it is visually distinctive and emotionally meaningful.
Platform Scale
The Scale of the Build
110+
Total Pages
405+
Media Files
1.18 GB
Approx. Total Size
0
Custom Post Types
0
Custom Fields
4
User Roles
Hetzner
Hosting Environment
Core Features
What Was Built
Search & Filter Interface
Resource Directory View
Advanced Search
Filtering System
Map Integration
Resource Directory
Custom Post Types
Dynamic Content
Forms & Submissions
CRM & Third-Party Integrations
Membership & Login System
Automation Workflows
Architecture & Data Structure
How It Was Architected
Platform Infrastructure Layer
Core Platform Layer
Application Services Layer
Presentation / Experience Layer
Integration and API Layer
Performance & Optimization
Built for Speed
Analytics Dashboard
Google Page Speed
Avg Page Load Time
Core Web Vitals
Image Optimization
Caching System
CDN Usage
Mobile Responsiveness
Security & Compliance
Secure by Design
SSL Encryption
TLS 1.3 enforced site-wide. HTTP -> HTTPS redirect at edge level via Cloudflare.
Firewall Protection
Cloudflare WAF with custom rulesets + Wordfence Enterprise at the application layer.
Backup System
Automated daily backups with 60-day retention. Manual snapshot before every deployment.
Accessibility Compliance
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. Screen reader tested. Keyboard navigable. Color contrast ratios validated.
Results Impact
Real, Outcomes Measured
Technical Snapshot
By the Numbers
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