What I can do for you
I offer a variety of services aimed at improving access for people with disabilities.
My work is based in universal design principles. By taking steps to make your materials better for people with disabilities, you're making materials that are better for everyone.
Edit or write for accessibility
You have some great ideas to share, but you're just not reaching your audience. If that's the case, I'm here to help. I have over 11 years of experience as a communications specialist and have further specialized in plain language principles over the last three years. I can rewrite or edit your content using readability tools and plain language principles to meet the needs of your audience(s).
Consult on your accessibility or communications plan
I can provide guidance in building your accessibility plan, or in ensuring that accessible principles are built into your communications plan. As a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies and person with disabilities, I can share both my lived and professional experience to provide insight in how to build your plans.
Peform manual web accessibility checks
Maybe you know your site needs to be accessible, but you aren't sure how to get there. I can perform a website audit to check for things like contrast, alt text, usability, etc., to provide a breakdown of where your site is and isn't meeting W3C web standards. I will also suggest services or next steps you should employ to ensure your site's compliance.
Teach you about accessibility
I can create personalized training materials for you and your team to learn more about anything from accessibility foundations, web or document accessibility, or the Accessible BC Act.
What are "accessible communications"?
According to BC's Office of the Human Right Commissioner, "accessibility" is the practice of making information, activities or environments sensible, meaningful and usable for people with disabilities, and for those who encounter barriers but may not consider themselves disabled.
"Accessible communications" use plain language, user experience design, and universal design principles to eliminate barriers and to create easy-to-understand materials that are usable by all people.
Accessible communications consider barriers, not disabilities, to be the issue. By creating materials that accommodate users with disabilities, you make materials that benefit everyone. They will be easier to read, clearer, and impactful. Implementing the principles of accessible communications is a vital move towards building a barrier-free Canada.