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⭐️ Web Accessibility Expert | ADA, WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508 Aloha, I am a front-end developer with a passion for web accessibility. I have experience working as an ADA Coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi, where I ensured all digital content met ADA and WCAG compliance. As a freelancer, I've worked with a wide range of organizations, including global corporations, federal, state, and local government agencies, and universities. Through Upwork, I help businesses and individuals worldwide create accessible, compliant, and user-friendly digital experiences. 💡 How I Can Help You: ✔ Website & App Accessibility Audits – Identify and resolve compliance issues ✔ Remediation Development – Fix accessibility barriers in code & design ✔ Document Remediation – PDFs, Forms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign ✔ VPAT Audit & Certification – Detailed reports for compliance verification 🛠 My Skillset: 🔹 Front-End Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla, React, TypeScript, Next.js, Angular, jQuery) 🔹 Platforms: WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, BigCommerce, Magento, Wix 🔹 Screen Readers: NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, Google TalkBack 🔹 Compliance Standards: WCAG (A, AA, AAA), ADA / Section 508 / HHS (US), EN 301 549 (EU), PDF/UA 📌 Why Work With Me? 🛡 Experience Across Industries: Extensive experience collaborating with corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. 💡 Expert in Web Accessibility: Proven track record in compliance & remediation 🛠 Hands-On Approach: I apply real-world experience, not just theory, to create practical and effective solutions. ❤️ Genuinely Committed: I truly believe in making the web accessible for everyone, and that commitment drives every aspect of my work. If you need help making your website, app, or digital documents more accessible, I’d love to work with you. Mahalo (thank you)! 🌺

⭐️ Web Accessibility / Digital Accessibility / Document Accessibility ⭐️ ADA / WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2 / EAA / Section 508 ⭐️ Get 50% of your investment with me back in tax credits...more below. Hi, I'm Will, and I help make accessibility accessible. I am an IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) and Trusted Tester certified Accessibility Consultant with myself having over 10 years of experience, and my team having over 30 years of experience providing full-service digital accessibility services. Having three siblings with disabilities, I learned from my personal experience that it wasn't that my siblings couldn't access the world, but it was that the world was made inaccessible to them. I have since dedicated my life to this work and specialize in helping organizations by providing customized digital accessibility solutions. I've worked with over 400 businesses to develop strategies for accessibility testing, remediation, and prevention. I will help not only ATTAIN compliance, but also help you MAINTAIN and SUSTAIN compliance. I can support you in one of two ways: 1️⃣ Work with me as an individual, where I can help you in all of the services mentioned below. 2️⃣ Work with my team where we can ramp up capacity in all the services mentioned below. I have a distinct niche in helping digital agencies (UI/UX, product and SaaS development, marketing, web development, app development, and even other accessibility companies) stand up and scale digital accessibility services for their end clients as a white label or named partner. Message me to learn more about how I can help your agency stand up your accessibility services efforts for your clients, help you respond to an RFP, or discuss how you can integrate me into your team. I will help you: ✅ Perform audits for your website or app under Accessibility Standards: 🔹 WCAG (Conformance Levels: A, AA, AAA) 🔹 ADA - Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (US) 🔹 AODA (Canada) 🔹 EN 301 549 (EU) and European Accessibility Act (EAA) ✅ Create a customized roadmap and help remediate any pressing accessibility issues ✅ Perform assistive technology testing using NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, keyboard navigation, and Google TalkBack ✅ Build an accessible website from scratch ✅ Test and remediate documents (PDF, Forms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ✅ Create a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) Report ✅ Make your video, audio, & social media content accessible (captions, transcriptions, alt-tags) ✅ Train you and your team on accessibility for testing, marketing, and development Ask me about: 🔹 How I can get you 50% of your accessibility investment with me back 🔹 Our certified accessibility insurance policy I look forward to helping you reach your accessibility goals!

IAAP-certified (CPACC) accessibility specialist with a UX design background and international consulting experience. I help organizations create inclusive digital products that reach the 1 in 4 people living with disabilities while ensuring WCAG compliance. My expertise includes: - Comprehensive accessibility audits - Manual testing with keyboard navigation and screen readers (NVDA) - VPAT creation and documentation - Design review collaboration to integrate accessibility from the start Recent client work: - E-learning platform serving 25M+ users - London-based tech recruitment firm - AI chatbot company With experience across the US, UK, and Haiti, I bring both technical expertise and global perspective to accessibility consulting. My UX background ensures solutions that enhance usability for everyone, not just compliance checkboxes. Ready to make your digital products accessible to all users while meeting regulatory requirements.

I'm a certified digital accessibility specialist who focuses on teaching others how to make their digital content accessible. I have experience testing digital interfaces, documents, websites, apps, and more with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. I have provided IT training and one-on-one support for adult learnings the last 8 years. I trained faculty and staff to use a variety of educational technology before transitioning into a role focused on digital accessibility. I am fascinated by AI (although I do have concerns) and I am now qualified to train clients on best practices for integrating AI into their workflow. I love working with people, providing technical training, and testing new systems. I am able to conduct testing on a Mac laptop with Sonoma 14.7.1, an iPhone 16e with iOs 18.6.2, and an Android Pixel 8.

When it comes to WCAG and ADA Section 508, I offer a comprehensive suite of services: Consulting, Auditing, Remediation, Accessible Development Training, VPAT ACRs, and Compliance Statements. As an individual with a visual impairment, accessibility is not merely a professional endeavor for me; it is both my mission and my passion. My daily reliance on the screen reader NVDA, both in my professional and personal life, provides me with a unique and unparalleled expertise in accessibility. This dual perspective of living with and working in accessibility underscores my profound commitment to ensuring that digital environments are inclusive and accessible for everyone. **Consulting:** Accessibility standards and guidelines can be complex and challenging to navigate. I specialize in demystifying these standards, explaining them in an easily digestible fashion. My consulting services include personalized walk-throughs using a screen reader to highlight accessibility issues from the perspective of an individual who uses assistive technology. I provide practical solutions and tailored recommendations to address these issues effectively. Additionally, I offer comprehensive training to ensure that teams can implement and maintain accessibility standards independently, fostering an inclusive digital environment. **Auditing:** All my audits are conducted manually, ensuring a thorough and accurate assessment of accessibility. I meticulously comb through the content in question using my screen reader and document all discovered issues in an Excel sheet. I then use a combination of accessibility testing tools, including WAVE, ANDI, and AXE, to further inspect the issues and test for color contrast. For each accessibility issue identified, I cite the relevant WCAG success criteria, point out the specific instance of noncompliance, and provide a recommendation for remediation. All my audits come with a comprehensive review session to answer any questions about the findings. This comprehensive approach ensures that all potential accessibility barriers are identified and addressed effectively. **Remediation:** If you do not have an in-house developer or would prefer me to implement the remediations, I can handle that. With expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I can directly address and fix the identified accessibility issues. My approach ensures that all solutions are implemented effectively and in compliance with WCAG standards. By taking on the remediation work, I provide a seamless service that not only identifies accessibility barriers but also resolves them, ensuring a more accessible and inclusive digital environment. **Accessible Development Training:** I offer comprehensive training in accessible development, equipping your team with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive digital experiences. My training covers best practices in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure your projects meet WCAG standards. A key component of the training includes the proper use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to enhance the accessibility of dynamic web content. By integrating ARIA roles, states, and properties effectively, your team can ensure that all users, including those relying on assistive technologies, have a seamless and accessible experience. This training is designed to empower developers to implement and maintain accessibility features confidently, fostering a culture of inclusivity in your organization. **VPAT ACR and Accessibility Statements:** After performing an audit, I can author an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). This detailed report outlines the accessibility features and compliance levels of your product, highlighting areas that cover ADA Section 508 and/or WCAG standards. If you prefer a less formal route, I can also author an accessibility statement. By providing a clear and comprehensive VPAT ACR or accessibility statement, I help ensure transparency and compliance, assisting organizations in demonstrating their commitment to accessibility and identifying areas for improvement.

For the last 35 plus years I’ve worked in the IT world as a designer, developer, and programmer in multiple languages and environments. I worked as a team lead doing Technical Accessibility work on Microsoft Products and PDFs both simple and complex technical documents for 5 years prior to becoming a freelancer in 2018. I am well versed in the latest compliance requirements for Electronic Documents (multiple formats), Web Products/Services, and Desktop Applications – Standard/Guideline Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018 ADA Title III EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V3.1.1 (2019-11) Through this work multiple collaborations were born with HHS (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services), BLH, AccessibilityOz, ICF, and PCG. Standards were promoted to a very high level meeting and exceeding all Federal Guidelines and International Guidelines. Below I've included an Introduction Letter with a bullet point list of my responsibilities as a Team Lead for Pearl Interactive Network, LCC for my previous Employer 2013-2018.