Talk With Ben

I am Ben Richardson. Today I am the Accessibility Manager and Consultant for your digital agency, my role is paramount in ensuring that your digital solutions are inclusive, usable, and accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. Below are some of the services I can help you offer your clients:

• Accessibility Audits: I conduct comprehensive audits of digital platforms, identifying potential barriers and providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with global accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Consultation Services: I provide expert advice on how to incorporate accessibility features in the design and development phases. This ensures that the final product not only meets legal requirements but also offers a seamless experience for all users.
• Training: I offer training sessions for your team on best practices in digital accessibility. Through these sessions, developers, designers, and content creators will gain insights into creating more inclusive digital products.
• Accessible Design Reviews: Before a design goes into development, I review and provide feedback to ensure that visual elements, typography, and interactive components are designed with accessibility in mind.
• Assistive Technology Testing: I utilize an array of assistive technologies, like screen readers, to test platforms and ensure they are navigable and usable for individuals with varying disabilities.
• Continuous Monitoring: Digital landscapes evolve, and so do accessibility standards. I offer ongoing monitoring services to ensure that platforms continue to meet and exceed accessibility requirements as they grow and change.
• Documentation: I provide detailed documentation outlining the accessibility features of your digital product, ensuring transparency and clarity for stakeholders and users alike.
• Remediation Services: Should any issues arise, I deliver hands-on support to remedy them, working closely with developers and designers to implement the necessary changes.
• User Testing: I organize user testing sessions with individuals who have disabilities to gather real-world feedback, ensuring that our solutions resonate well with the intended audience.
• Policy Development: I assist in crafting and refining accessibility policies and statements, ensuring that you and your organizations communicates its commitment to digital inclusivity clearly and effectively.

My mission as the Accessibility Manager and Consultant is to embed accessibility at the heart of your agency’s ethos and pass that on to your clients. By ensuring that every digital solution we offer is accessible and inclusive, we not only meet legal and ethical standards but also deliver a superior user experience for everyone.