About
I'm an accessibility consultant and frontend developer who helps charities build websites that work for everyone.
Who I am
I'm Jake, a frontend software engineer and accessibility lead based in the UK. I hold a CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) qualification and I specialise in helping charities and non-profits make their websites genuinely usable for everyone.
Why accessibility matters to me
Charities exist to help people - often the people who face the most barriers in everyday life. But too many charity websites unintentionally create new barriers, shutting out the very communities they're trying to support.
I believe accessibility isn't a checkbox or an afterthought. It's about respect - making sure your website works for real people, in real situations, with real needs.
What I bring
- A practical understanding of WCAG 2.2 - not just the theory, but how to apply it in ways that actually make a difference
- Hands-on testing with keyboards, screen readers, and cognitive accessibility review
- Frontend development grounded in semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience building content-managed charity websites with Django and DjangoCMS
- Ongoing exploration of AI-assisted accessibility auditing to help scale testing across larger sites
How I work
Automated tools like axe-core are a great starting point, but they only catch around 25-30% of accessibility issues. The rest needs a human eye - someone who understands context, intent, and the real-world experience of disabled users.
I combine both: automated scanning for speed and coverage, manual testing for the things tools miss, and clear reporting that gives your team a practical path forward. The goal is always to build accessibility in from the start - it's simpler, more effective, and better for everyone.