Evaluation
Evaluate and annotate design files
Manual evaluation against WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and EN 301 549 standards
Automated testing using AXE, Wave, AQA, and AMP
Report issues using JIRA, spreadsheet, Word, and meetings
Evaluate priority and severity
Training
Provide guidance to designers to assist them in creating accessible designs, including Figma plugins
Create and deliver training for:
Screen reader use in evaluating accessibility
Using Wave to evaluate the chat code on a live page
Why accessibility is important: including types of disabilities and world-wide standards
Using AQA: including setting up a subnet, creating a project, and running automated and guided manual testing
Present at annual technology conference
Shift Left > Drive Right: Introducing the Accessibility of Excellence
Evaluated training courses for all designers, developers, testers, and management. Prepared course offerings and overviews of Microsoft's courses for each role.
Designed and executed an Accessibility Playbook that included standards, training, and design recommendations
Attend meetings and highlight the need for an accessible project
Collaborate with project managers to advocate for accessibility
Create and maintain a company-wide space on the intranet with relevant information and forums
Program Management
Created Accessibility Center of Excellence for consistent processes and documentation.
Created Accessibility Champions (product based) and Accessibility Partners (support based) programs
Implemented AQA platform for automated and guided manual testing of projects on internal servers and provide robust reports and historical information on accessibility health of each project
Collaborate with legal compliance to create an enterprise-level program that involves every team and project.
