DESIGNING FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION WITH EXPERT INSTRUCTION, COACHING, AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Designing for accessibility and inclusion can be such a rewarding career. Helping everyone regardless of skill, ability, or situation increases the appeal of products and services. This process helps business and customers to improve their situation.

You can be a part of the drive to accomplish this goal. Your own mentor and instructions are available and willing to help you. Now is the time to take the next step. Find the answers you are looking for right here.

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ALLISON KRAMER

ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN SPECIALIST

Englewood, Colorado

 

MENTOR SESSIONS:

  • Hourly:  Phone / Skype/Zoom
  • $80/ Hour
  • On-Site:
  • N/A
Allison Kramer
Allison Kramer - Accessibility Mentor

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Allison Kramer is a highly experienced technologist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has a passion for creating digital products and services that are inclusive and empowering for all users. Her expertise in accessibility design has helped many clients from a variety of industries achieve their goals.

Allison has a proven track record of working with a diverse range of clients across various industries, delivering successful projects and achieving remarkable results. Some of her notable accomplishments include:

Leading the expansion of Sweet Buzz Media from a startup of one to a team of six staff members within 5 years.
Helping a construction company double their sales to $100,000 within the first year of the website launch and daily blogs.
Playing a key role in growing UpstreamUSA nonprofit from two partners to 11 employees within the first year after launching their employee portal website.
Growing a client's diner business to open a third location within 3 years of the website launch.
Increasing the length of stay of 12 Drupal state government sites by 15% through feature set implementation and compliance.

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MORE ON ALLISON’S BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

Allison has also spent six months observing vision-impaired students learning Salesforce SaaS CRM solutions, which gave her a unique perspective on the importance of accessibility design and the challenges that people with disabilities face when using technology. This experience has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the needs of users with disabilities and to create digital products and services that are more inclusive and equitable.

In addition to her work with clients, Allison has trained over 150 WordPress clients 1:1 and in small groups over the past 12 years, helping them to achieve their career goals. She has also provided support and education documentation to over 8,000 employees, resulting in $1,000,000 in cost savings for bringing print-on-demand services in-house. Her experience working with clients of all sizes, from small businesses to large corporations, has given her a deep understanding of the technology landscape and the challenges that organizations face in creating digital products and services that are accessible and inclusive.

Allison is committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. To learn about designing for accessibility and inclusion, she is the mentor that can guide you. She is excited to help her students unlock their potential and succeed in their careers.

 

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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK:

"Allison is a pleasure to work with and exceeded my expectations in terms of efficiently and effectively completing the project. I look forward to our continued working relationship.”

SET YOUR PATH IN DESIGNING FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

Our accessibility design and portfolio acceleration classes are designed to help you unlock your potential and succeed in your career. With two tracks to choose from, you can develop the mindset, knowledge, and skills of accessibility design, or build a standout portfolio and learn the networking and job search strategies you need to succeed in today's competitive job market.

Our Accessibility Design track focuses on creating digital products and services that can be used by everyone, including those with disabilities. You'll learn about the latest techniques and strategies for designing for accessibility and inclusion, including providing alternative text for images, font size, using high-contrast colors, designing clear navigation, and adherence to web content accessibility guidelines.

Our Portfolio Acceleration track, on the other hand, is designed to help you communicate your value to employers and generate, secure, and negotiate job offers. You'll learn how to build a strong portfolio that showcases your skills and experience, and how to use networking and job search strategies to land your dream job.

The program offers flexibility, allowing you to pursue the tracks simultaneously or separately depending on your schedule and priorities. Whether you want to advance your expertise in designing for accessibility and inclusion, build an outstanding portfolio, or accomplish both, the curriculum provides different paths catering to your goals.

Ready to unlock your potential? Book your classes today and start your journey toward success! Reserve a class with Allison by clicking on the green button.


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BENEFITS OF DESIGNING FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION

Accessibility in design ensures that products and services can be used by all people, regardless of skill, ability, or situation. This has clear benefits for both businesses and users:

  • Inclusivity: An accessible design system allows designers to create products that are usable for people with disabilities.
  • Flexibility of use: Accessible design makes interaction with products more flexible, making it easier for users to adapt the design to their needs.
  • Broader reach: Accessibility leads to products with broader appeal that can reach a wider customer base, strengthening a brand.
  • Increased returns: More users are able to access and benefit from accessible products and services, potentially increasing returns for businesses.
  • Reduced risk: Accessible design reduces the risk of lawsuits for discrimination or failure to accommodate users with disabilities.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN CLASSES

Our accessibility design classes are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to create digital products and services that are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Here's what you can expect to learn:

  • Develop a deep understanding of accessibility design principles and guidelines, and how they can be applied to create digital products and services that are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
  • Learn how to design intuitive and accessible user interfaces by using techniques such as providing alternative text for images, using high-contrast colors, and designing clear navigation.
  • Understand how assistive technologies such as screen readers work, and how to ensure that digital content is accessible to people who use them.
  • Learn how to retrofit existing designs to make them more accessible, and how to ensure that new designs are accessible from the outset.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE PORTFOLIO ACCELERATION CLASSES

Our portfolio acceleration classes are designed to help you showcase your skills and experience to potential employers, and stand out in today's competitive job market. Here's what you can expect to learn:

  • Develop a strong portfolio that showcases your strengths and demonstrates your potential.
  • Learn how to effectively communicate your value to potential employers, and generate, secure, and negotiate job offers.
  • Understand the latest networking and job search strategies, and how to use them to land your dream job.

Please note that our curriculum of classes is subject to change with improvements and modifications.

Our program has successfully helped individuals with diverse backgrounds accelerate their careers, including those with experience in marketing, business analysis, systems analysis, coding boot camps, advertising, UX research, operations, engineering, UX designers, project management, data analysis, and graduate studies.

Ready to unlock your potential and succeed in your career? Book your classes now and join our community of accessibility design and portfolio acceleration professionals!

 

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OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR YOUR SUCCESS

At our accessibility design and portfolio acceleration classes, we believe that everyone has the potential to succeed in their career, regardless of their background or experience. That's why our program utilizes best practices and is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career and make a positive impact on the world around you.

Our classes are taught live by an experienced professional who is passionate about designing for accessibility and inclusion and portfolio acceleration. Unlike other programs, each of our classes and coaching programs is taught by a single subject matter expert, allowing you to receive personalized attention and guidance from someone who is deeply knowledgeable in their field.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. Our program has successfully helped individuals with diverse backgrounds transition to designing for accessibility and inclusion and accelerate their careers in various fields, including marketing, business analysis, systems analysis, coding boot camps, advertising, UX research, operations, engineering, UX design, project management, data analysis, and graduate studies.

Join The Sweet Buzz Club, get access to:

  • 20% off for every referral
  • Extended session time covered
  • Flexible session options
  • Free 15-minute consultation
  • Customized agenda based on needs assessment
  • Learn WCAG through a fun game

Ready to unlock your potential and join our community? Book your classes today and start your journey towards success! Start by clicking on the green button.

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THE NEED FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION DESIGN

Designing for accessibility and inclusion involves considering various factors and adhering to accessibility standards to provide a better experience for all users. Design decisions should take into account the needs of individuals with disabilities and leverage assistive technology to ensure equal access.

For example, individuals with low vision may rely on screen magnifiers or screen readers to interact with digital content. By implementing design elements with a suitable contrast ratio and addressing accessibility issues, designers can create better solutions and enhance usability for users with diverse abilities. Embracing accessibility standards to their greatest extent is key to fostering inclusive experiences in the design world.

The Disabilities Act emphasizes equal access and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. By incorporating accessibility and inclusion principles into design, businesses can align with the requirements of the act and provide equal opportunities for all users.

Compliance with accessibility standards goes beyond meeting legal obligations; it reflects a commitment to user diversity and an understanding that inclusive design benefits everyone. When designers prioritize accessibility and make design decisions with a wide range of users in mind, they set a great example for the design community and contribute to a more inclusive digital landscape.

In the design world, the goal should be to create experiences that are accessible and inclusive by default. This involves understanding the diverse needs and abilities of users and implementing design practices that accommodate them. By considering user diversity and leveraging assistive technology, designers can create inclusive experiences that cater to a broad range of users.

Accessibility standards provide guidelines and benchmarks to ensure that design decisions meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. By incorporating these standards and striving for better accessibility solutions, designers can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable design landscape.

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