Vatsal S.

IAAP Certified Accessibility Expert/ WCAG/ 508/ ADA/ AODA/ EAA/ PDF

I help organizations design, audit, and remediate digital platforms to meet WCAG accessibility standards and align with ADA, Section 508, and international accessibility requirements. My focus is on building systems that are accessible, scalable, and audit-ready without requiring a full internal accessibility team. With 14+ years of experience across full-stack engineering and accessibility-focused development, I work at the intersection of compliance, usability, and system architecture. My background includes WCAG 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA implementation, accessibility remediation, and compliance engineering for regulated environments. I’ve supported financial institutions, government departments, SaaS platforms, and public-sector systems where accessibility is not optional - it is a legal and operational requirement. Core Engagement Areas: • WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 accessibility audits and remediation • ADA Title II & Title III compliance support • Section 508 accessibility alignment for government systems • Accessibility risk assessments and remediation planning • VPAT support and accessibility documentation guidance • Accessibility-first architecture and design systems • Ongoing accessibility governance and regression prevention • Full-stack development with accessibility embedded by design Relevant Experience: I have worked on accessibility-focused systems for organizations including financial institutions, government bodies, and enterprise platforms such as: • Royal Bank of Canada • UK Government projects • City of Regina • Tourism Regina • Canada Life • John Wiley & Sons Projects include: • Public-sector platforms requiring WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA compliance • Enterprise SaaS systems with accessibility review pipelines • Secure financial and data-sensitive applications • CMS-based systems requiring long-term accessibility maintenance Accessibility & Compliance Expertise: • WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Level AA implementation and auditing • ADA Title II & III digital accessibility considerations • Section 508 compliance • EN 301 549 alignment for EU/public procurement contexts • VPAT and accessibility conformance reporting • Semantic HTML, ARIA patterns, and accessibility best practices • Keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader optimization • Assistive technology testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) • Accessible forms, UI components, and document accessibility • WordPress/Wix/Squarespace accessibility remediation (themes, plugins, builders) Technical Background: Frontend: React, Vue.js, TypeScript, modern JavaScript, performance-optimized UI development with accessibility-first component design Backend: PHP, Node.js, Python, REST/GraphQL APIs, MySQL/PostgreSQL, system architecture Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and reliability engineering Integration & Systems: Payment systems (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree, CyberSource), third-party APIs, secure application design Practices: Clean architecture, secure coding, accessibility testing workflows, code reviews, documentation, long-term maintainability Working Approach: I work hands-on across architecture, development, and accessibility remediation. For larger engagements, I collaborate with a small, consistent team under my direction to ensure quality, compliance continuity, and delivery reliability. Closing: I focus on building accessible systems that are not just compliant on paper, but functional, scalable, and usable in real-world environments. If you need accessibility expertise for a platform that must meet regulatory or enterprise standards, I can help you plan, audit, and implement it effectively.