Accessibility Consulting
I don't just audit.
I live accessibility.
I'm blind. I use a screen reader every day. I've trained my own assistance dog. I have 15 years of experience caring for people with mental health conditions, and a lifetime of working alongside people with learning difficulties and disabilities.
When I consult on accessibility, I'm not simulating an experience. I'm drawing on a lifetime of lived ones.
15+
Years in mental health care
25+
Years navigating disability
Owner
Trained assistance dog
// Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility Audits
Full WCAG audit of your website or application. Not just automated scans, but real testing with a screen reader, keyboard navigation, and assistive technology. I use these tools every day, so I catch what scanners miss.
Implementation
I don't just tell you what's wrong. I fix it. Hands-on code changes to make your product accessible, from semantic HTML to ARIA patterns to keyboard navigation.
Training & Workshops
Teach your team to build accessible products from the start. Workshops, code reviews, and ongoing guidance so accessibility becomes part of your culture, not an afterthought.
Compliance Consulting
Navigate WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, and the European Accessibility Act. Understand what's required, what's recommended, and what actually matters for your users.
// Real-World Accessibility
Accessibility doesn't stop at the screen.
I consult on physical spaces, events, policies, and the human side of disability and inclusion.
Physical Space & Event Accessibility
Review venues, offices, events, and public spaces from the perspective of someone who navigates them without sight every day. Practical recommendations that go beyond ticking boxes on a checklist.
Assistance Dog Consulting
I trained my own assistance dog. I can advise organisations on assistance dog access policies, handler rights, staff training, and creating environments that work for working dog teams.
Disability & Mental Health Awareness Training
Workshops for teams on working with disabled people, people with learning difficulties, and people with mental health conditions. 15 years of hands-on care experience and a lifetime alongside the disability community. Not theory from a textbook.
Assistive Technology Guidance
Expert advice on screen readers, braille displays, magnification software, voice control, and other assistive technology. I can help you understand what your users actually need and how they interact with your products.
// Why Work With Me
I live this every day.
I'm not reading about accessibility in a textbook. I'm navigating it every time I cross a road, order a coffee, or open an app. That gives me a perspective no certification can match.
I understand people, not just rules.
15 years caring for people with mental health conditions taught me that accessibility is about patience, empathy, and understanding how people actually experience the world.
I trained my own assistance dog.
That takes years of dedication, problem-solving, and understanding how a team of two navigates a world built for sighted people. I bring that same persistence to every project.
A lifetime in the disability community.
I've grown up and worked alongside people with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. I understand the full picture, not just my own needs.
I tell it like it is.
You won't get jargon or sugar-coated reports. I'll tell you what's broken, why it matters to real people, and exactly how to fix it.
// Standards I Work With
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (Level AA)
The current international standard for making websites and apps usable by people with disabilities. Level AA is what most organisations are expected to meet.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 (Level AA/AAA)
The latest version of the international guidelines. Level AAA is the highest standard, covering things like sign language for video and more flexible text spacing. I help you decide which level makes sense for you.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
US law that requires businesses to be accessible, including their websites. Non-compliance can lead to lawsuits.
European Accessibility Act (EAA)
EU law taking effect in 2025 that requires products and services sold in Europe to be accessible. Applies to websites, apps, e-commerce, banking, and more.
Section 508 (US Federal Accessibility Law)
US federal law requiring government agencies and their contractors to make technology accessible. If you work with the US government, you need to meet this.
Need software built with accessibility baked in?
I also build full-stack web applications from the ground up.
Check out my Software Engineering page.