Portfolio

Accessible Math Conversion Tool

At the Georgia Institute for Technology, I helped develop a conversion tool for accessible math content using Java and Python as the backend, with the output as XHTML that could then be converted using XSLT to many different formats, including EPUB3. Importantly, MathML is an unusual topic for even accessibility specialists. I had to research math concepts (to refresh myself) and the specific ways that math are communicated, e.g. through MathSpeak. I have since used this knowledge for future employers, often as the sole specialist who was familiar with the topic.

Accessible Math in Education Research

At the Georgia Institute of Technology, I researched accessible math in education and the present issues with the available formats for Digital Math. This featured a deep-dive into natural language processing (NLP), optical character recognition (OCR), and the workarounds that were used for MathML as rendered by browsers and assistive technology at the time.

Accessibility Training Program & Lecture Series

At Level Access, I built an accessibility training program and conducted a lecture series, combined with homework and tests to establish subject matter retention.

Component Library

At TPGi, I helped develop a component library system to identify and standardize our design patterns and remediation advice for clients.

VPAT/ACR Writing & Accessibility Testing Standards

At TPGi, I helped develop a set of VPAT/ACR writing instructions, along with accessibility testing standards, for multiple different platforms (mobile, desktop, and mainframe). These were written to account for compliance with WCAG 2.0/2.1/2.2, Section 508, and EN 301-549.