As an accessibility consultant within your organisation, I can act as a program manager and can be responsible for the creation and management of a 'shift left' improvement program, ensuring that the program supports your organisation's values and goals.
I can test accessibility across most platforms including web and native mobile apps, using a variety of popular devices, and browsers, using a combination of automated testing tools such as Axe DevTools, Wave and Lighthouse, and by manual testing using a selection of assistive technologies including NVDA, Talkback, and VoiceOver.
VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, a document used to assess how well a product or service complies with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (in the USA) or the European Accessibility Act 2025 (in the EU). It helps organisations demonstrate their commitment to making their products and services accessible to people with disabilities. I can help you to complete a VPAT following the testing of your product. On completion, the VPAT can be used to create an Accessibility Conformance Report, which should be publicly accessible from your website, app or both, so that customers and prospective customers have a gauge of how accessible your product is.
I can design you a 'shift left' program strategy, including accompanying materials, and arrange governance.
I can monitor the program's progress, assess performance, and report on the status of the program and individual aspects such as collaborations and team development.
I can help you to review resources and budgets, and ensure that the program's resources and spending are aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.
I can embed myself into your teams and identify and manage risks to the program's success.
I can ensure that there is effective collaboration between multiple programs and teams, across business units.
I can manage communications with stakeholders and set expectations, to make it more easy to focus and to help deliver results more quickly.
I can ensure that the program's projects and initiatives support the company's values and strategic goals.
In the absence of a dedicated accessibility lead, I can assume a leadership role, overseeing and evaluating the performance of product teams.