Accessibility for Developers

Kieran is passionate about everyone having equal access to the web and computing. With a background in mental health, having completed a master's degree in health psychology, and an undergraduate in Psychology, he has knowledge of the effect physical and mental health issues can have on an individual's day to day life. Kieran has extensive face to face research experience. After university, he worked at Scotland’s Association for Mental health and worked first hand with individuals with enduring mental and physical health conditions to support them to live a fulfilling life. He has also recently completed a software development bootcamp which sparked his passion for UX. Outside of work, he is a proud budgie dad and lover of folk and country music. Most of his spare time is spent learning the guitar both independently and with the Glasgow Folk Workshop.

Keith is a skilled Principal Accessibility Consultant with experience in User Centred Design and a passion for creating inclusivity in technology through effective accessibility. Keith has experience working with web designers, developers and project managers on multiple accessibility projects with clients in the public sector, retail and financial services. Through his client engagements he regularly applies his skills in Accessibility Testing, Web Design, Accessibility mentoring and Usability testing with people with disabilities.

Snigdha is passionate about human-computer interaction and leveraging technology to make the world a more inclusive place. With a bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering and a master’s in cognitive science, Snigdha has a strong foundation in various programming languages, user research, and data analysis. She enjoys learning and apart from practical experience, she has completed courses to improve her knowledge about web accessibility, WCAG criteria, and assistive technology. Her experience as a writer helps her communicate complex ideas and findings effectively, which proves to be helpful when interacting with clients and delivering reports.