Time to introduce myself (external site)
My own story, and why accessibility matters so much to me personally.
Articles
Things I’ve written. Each link goes to where the article is published.
Burnout: The good, the bad, and the ugly (external site)
How my work habits, from restaurant shifts to software development, led to burnout, the signs to look out for, and why looking after yourself matters.
An Introduction to Web Accessibility (external site)
What web accessibility is, why it matters, and the basics to start with: semantic HTML, alt text and colour contrast.
Life as an inclusive developer (external site)
Why inclusion goes further than accessible websites, to plain language, respectful wording and everyday behaviour, and why it’s fine to ask people what they need.
Accessibility in Code – A11y Series 1 (external site)
Why accessible code matters for people, for ethics and under UK law, the assistive technology people use, and tools for testing it.
Colour & Accessible Websites – A11y series 2 (external site)
How colour blindness affects people using websites, what the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) colour contrast levels mean, and tools for checking your colours.
Alt text with Images – A11y Series 3 (external site)
What alt text is, why it matters for screen reader users and search engines, and how to write it well, including labels for icon buttons.
Semantic HTML: A11y Series – 4 (external site)
How using the right HTML elements helps assistive technology and search engines, with the common elements and when to use each one.
What is React.js? (external site)
An introduction to React, how it compares to Vue.js, Next.js and Backbone.js, and why it’s worth learning.
The Top Full Stack Developer Tools (external site)
The tools I found most useful as a full stack developer, from code editor extensions and browser developer tools to linters and accessibility checkers.