I provide accessibility audits, remediation advice, training & ongoing partnership support in the following ways to ensure your digital content is usable for everyone.

1). Accessibility Audit

Audits involve both Manual & Automated website tests, run on different devices, in tandem with commonly used assistive technology.

Industry best practice states that Manual audit tests are essential because Automated audit tests currently only detect 30% of accessibility issues. In other words, simply relying on Automated test software means critical issues are frequently not detected.

Results are measured using required Success Criteria of WCAG 2.1 (required AA standard).

Overall, accessibility audits require 5 different stages:

• Stage 1: Initial scoping exercise to get a sense of the complexity of the project before estimating the requirements & costs of any potential audit.

• Stage 2: Accessibility audit to produce a detailed report of issues & why they do not meet required WCAG 2.1 (required AA standards). Where possible, this will include best practice code remediation suggestions.

• Stage 3: Client / client Developer to implement remediation of issues.

• Stage 4: Secondary accessibility audit to verify issues have been resolved.

• Stage 5: Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) statement which can be published on your website. Any accessibility statement will only apply to digital content on the date the statement is issued. ACR’s are considered to be a measure of ongoing progress.

Various audit packages are available, depending on the size & complexity of your website.

2). Accessibility Consultancy

Hire me as a contractor to assist with making your digital content more accessible. I can both remediate (fix) PDF Documents and also work alongside your team in house to assist with building accessible digital products.

3). Accessibility Training & Talks

Equip your business with the knowledge to add accessibility into all your future projects. Tailor made training can be delivered to suit your specific needs regardless of where you are at along the accessibility journey. Web accessibility is a marathon, not a sprint, but its cumulative effect is valuable across the board.

4). UX (User Experience) Design

UX Design is also a huge part of enhancing digital accessibilty. UX Design expert Tim O’Sullivan ( https://timosullivan.ie/ ) is a trusted strategic partner & is available to collaborate on projects. In his own words, he outlines his valuable expertise with user experience design: “As an experienced UI/UX designer, I am passionate about creating accessible digital products that cater to all users. With extensive commercial experience and a background in the public sector, I understand the importance of designing inclusive solutions that enhance user experiences. My goal is to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality, ensuring that every digital interaction is intuitive and enjoyable for everyone.”