Accessibility in my work and on this site
Accessibility is a core part of how I design learning, conduct research, and build this portfolio. It is informed by my doctoral work on online learning with students with acquired brain injuries and by lived experience with disability. The goal is simple. Make it easier for more people to participate, understand, and contribute.
Like my last name suggests, I am "always" learning. If you find any accessibility concerns on this site, please don't hesitate to send me a message with a head's up on what I got wrong. If you know how to fix it, don't forget to share that tidbit too!
Website corrections I'm tackling this month (September 2026)
- Ensuring all page contents are appropriately labeled (Semantic/ARIA) for screen-reader users.
Accessibility in my learning and research
In projects, accessibility shows up in how I choose formats, pace, and interaction patterns. It is part of how I write instructions and feedback. It is part of how I involve disabled people in design decisions. It is not something added at the end. It shapes how I think about the work from the start.
How this site supports accessibility
- Keyboard friendly navigation and forms with clear focus indicators and no keyboard traps.
- High contrast text and simple layouts that work across devices and zoom levels.
- Decorative images and line art properly hidden from assistive technologies so screen readers do not announce meaningless graphics.
- Word and HTML portfolio documents structured with headings, lists, and tables that support screen reader and keyboard use.
Accessibility resources I use and recommend