Digital Accessibility Specialist | Section 508 & UX/HCD Design

Welcome!

I’m a Senior Digital Accessibility & Remediation Specialist and Lead UX Designer with 30+ years in IT, including 25+ years designing and building web applications and 16 years focused on Section 508 and WCAG compliance for digital solutions. I’ve directed UX and accessibility efforts from planning to go-live for mission-critical web applications supporting organizations including the CDC, NIH, VA, eRA, Allstate, Lockheed Martin, and Leidos. That work has ranged from user research and information architecture to accessibility-first design systems and responsive front ends built with HTML, CSS, JS, and Bootstrap. I was also the Key Personnel (HCD Lead) on Leidos’ CDC DMAC proposal (~$1.7B ceiling), defining UX governance and accessibility strategies. I also support teams and proposals with VPAT/ACR documentation and practical guidance on inclusive design and remdiation of issues.

Beyond accessibility testing and remediation, my experience also includes UI/UX and Human-Centered Design (HCD), web design and development, training videos and e-learning, and producing interactive media. Recently I have focused on using large language models (LLMs) and AI Agents to streamline design, accelerate accessibility reviews, and orchestrate complex workflows. My goal is to implement AI in ways that help people produce more, save time while enhancing and improving their capabilities. I also create AI Engineering Solutions:

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I hold certifications in Google UX Design, DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, ITIL 4 Foundation in Service Management, Scrum Master and I am an FAA Part 107 licensed remote pilot. In 2022, I produced and directed History Roads, a 30-minute pilot featuring Ellijay, Georgia—an amazing town tucked in the North Georgia mountains. The film highlights local landmarks, traditions, and the stories that make Ellijay unique, from its apple orchards to its place in regional history.

Recent Website Projects:

AI & Human-Centered Design (HCD) for Government Agencies Guide

I recently wrote AI & Human-Centered Design (HCD) for Government Agencies , a practical guide built on decades of work with state and federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies. It is designed to help teams integrate AI and HCD into real projects so digital services are user-centered, accessible, and effective from day one.

The guide covers core HCD processes, Section 508 and ADA considerations, and practical ChatGPT/AI techniques, including creative prompt strategies for quickly generating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for mockups and working prototypes. It also includes a sample style guide focused on UI, UX, and HCD best practices for typography, color, and components, giving teams a head start on designing modern, intuitive, and compliant government web applications.