Director, Accessibility
CurrentI currently lead all accessibility efforts and initiatives at Radancy, with a primary focus on cultivating a culture of change from within that prioritizes accessibility. As the inaugural individual to assume this role within the company, I am pleased to report significant progress in elevating the recognition of accessibility as a foundational pillar in the company, though there is more work to be done. My responsibilities include:• Advocate for users with disabilities, educating colleagues and clients, and continuously learning about diverse disabilities.• Recognized as a global thought leader and SME on accessibility, providing direction and support for global teams.• Primary contact for RFP questions and contractual obligations related to accessibility.• Manage vendor relationships for accessibility tools and oversee their implementation.• Lead remediation efforts for accessibility issues in client audits, serving as a client liaison.• Conduct client and internal product accessibility audits, contributing to revenue generation.• Establish company-wide accessibility standards and foster a culture of compliance.• Provide educational initiatives on accessibility, advocating for resources and training.• Collaborate with legal teams on digital accessibility compliance.• Facilitate onboarding of new employees on digital access matters.• Develop and maintain custom accessibility tools and support scripts.• Maintain a blog offering advice on accessibility to foster inclusivity and knowledge-sharing.• Design and maintain a component library to enhance accessibility and efficiency.• Audit pattern libraries to integrate accessibility considerations into design processes.• Review design work for accessibility issues and provide proactive guidance.• Embed into projects to ensure accessibility from inception and provide hands-on education.• Evaluate third-party tools for accessibility compliance.More comprehensive details can be provided upon request,
