Professional summary
Digital accessibility specialist with experience evaluating websites, e-learning platforms, and digital documents against WCAG and Section 508-aligned requirements. Skilled in manual and automated testing using assistive technology, keyboard navigation, screen readers, zoom, and magnification. Experienced in accessibility remediation, accommodation coordination, policy implementation, training, and accessible document creation. Brings extensive lived assistive-technology experience and a strong background in education, disability advocacy, and collaborative support.
Core skills
- WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA
- Revised Section 508
- Manual and automated accessibility testing
- Screen-reader, keyboard, zoom, and magnification testing
- Web, mobile, and e-learning accessibility
- Accessible Word, PDF, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 content
- Accessibility audits, reporting, remediation, and retesting
- Accommodation coordination
- Accessibility policy development and implementation
- Accessibility workshops and staff training
- IEP implementation and progress documentation
Professional experience
- Implemented individualized education program goals based on student needs and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Monitored student outcomes and maintained accurate progress documentation.
- Conducted manual and automated accessibility audits of e-learning materials and platforms using Section 508-aligned Texas requirements and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
- Tested with screen readers, keyboard navigation, zoom, and magnification tools to identify barriers affecting students with visual disabilities.
- Led workshops on creating accessible Microsoft Word and PDF documents and provided digital accessibility resources to students and staff.
- Assist with building and maintaining the organization’s website and evaluate its content and functionality against WCAG success criteria.
- Help shape and implement organizational digital accessibility policies, practices, and procedures.
- Conduct manual and automated testing, document accessibility barriers, prepare audit reports, and recommend or implement remediation.
- Lead virtual seminars on digital accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusive practices.
- Coordinate physical and programmatic accommodations for events involving people with disabilities.
- Create accessible materials and alternative formats tailored to individual participant needs.
- Served as part of the Students with Disabilities Center’s accessibility testing team at both institutions.
- Conducted automated accessibility testing and performed manual testing with keyboards, screen readers, zoom, and magnification.
- Evaluated e-learning platforms and digital content, including PDF and Word documents, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 materials.
- Created reports identifying accessibility barriers and providing actionable remediation recommendations.
USA Men’s Paralympic Goalball Team
Paralympic Athlete
November 2014–May 2019
- Trained and competed as a member of the USA Men’s Paralympic Goalball Team while maintaining workout reports and completing physical-fitness assessments.
- Participated in national-team training camps and domestic and international tournaments.
- Represented the team through goalball demonstrations, speaking engagements, community events, and advocacy for Paralympic sport.
Additional leadership and disability-support experience
Olympic Sports Coliseum
Morning Shift Manager
August 2016–August 2017
- Managed morning-shift operations, coordinated staff responsibilities, assisted customers, and resolved service concerns for a family-owned sporting-goods business.
- Supported children and adults with disabilities and adapted activities so campers could participate safely and meaningfully.
Education
California State University, Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences — In progress, three units remaining
Santa Monica College
Associate of Arts in Political Science
Professional development
Deque University Accessibility Curriculum
Completed training in WCAG, accessible user experience, semantic structure, forms, ARIA, assistive-technology testing, mobile and document accessibility, the ADA, Section 508, remediation, and accessibility program management.