Accessibility Communications Consultant, British Columbia
Helping businesses and organizations deliver their message in clear, accessible, and inclusive language that can be understood by as many people as possible.
Location, Business Hours & Information
Based in BC, I work with businesses and organizations throughout the province and across Canada.
My business hours are typically Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm Pacific Time. I aim to respond to your message within these hours.
My schedule is based on health and my capacity can vary due to my disabilities. Because of this, I prefer scheduling in advance and might not be available for rush work. Please reach out to ask.
If you have questions…
I appreciate you may still have some questions before deciding to contact me. Here are some of the most common questions I get asked, along with my responses so you can make an informed choice.
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The simplest answer is that it depends. Some of the things I take into consideration are: The scope of work (Is research and writing required on top of editing? Do you want to test your project with people with lived experience of disability? How many pages is your manuscript? etc.) and my availability. I’ll be able to give you a more accurate answer once I know more.
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It helps to know what’s involved in your project—how long are the documents I’ll be working with, what the scope of the project involves, and how much work will be needed depending on the current state of the document. Using this information, I’ll give you a custom proposal based on your needs with a flat project rate so you know what to expect.
I also offer interest-free payment plans for all financial situations and needs, which I’ll be happy to discuss with you.
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While every project is different, there are some core elements you can expect to experience when working with me.
I take everyone’s access needs into consideration and deliver a process that’s accessible to everyone.
I follow a clear process to deliver your proposal and agreements and communicate regularly and clearly with you so you know exactly what to expect next.
I encourage regular questions and communication so you can always be clear on what’s happening and why.
Learn more about our work process.
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I edit using Microsoft Word. I collaborate using Google (Docs, Meet, etc.). And for digital accessibility, I use Microsoft’s Accessibility Check, Adobe’s Accessibility Check, PAC PDF accessibility checker, and browser plugins like the WAVE evaluation tool and social visual alt text.
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I believe that lived experience is important, as per the principle “Nothing about us without us” indicates. With this in mind I consult with fellow disabled folks in my community, first of all. I also follow the success criteria outlined in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and I’m up-to-date on current plain language standards and approaches, such as the Accessibility Standards draft Plain Language Standard.
Some of the tools mentioned previously also support and maintain the standards of my work.
I hope these responses give you a clearer idea of how I work. If you’d like to learn more, please fill out the form below.
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