Resumé

Grace Snow

I'm a dynamic accessibility specialist and front-end developer with a decade of experience in the tech industry.

Focused on digital inclusion, teaching, and mentoring, I've successfully led multiple projects by leveraging strong communication skills and an unwavering commitment to equality. With a keen interest in design and development, I'm actively developing my strategic abilities to embed deeper accessibility best practices, drive organisational change, and improve digital accessibility everywhere I can.

I'm eager to contribute my expertise to teams that are dedicated to inclusive digital experiences.

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Skills

Technical skills

  • Accessibility standards & laws
    (e.g. WGAC 2.2, ATAG, EAA, Section 508 etc.)
  • Accessibility audits & design reviews
  • Assistive technologies & adaptive strategies
  • HTML, ARIA, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js
  • Workshops & webinars (Empathy Labs, prioritisation)
  • Code standards & acceptance criteria
  • Static Site Generators: e.g. Eleventy/Nuxt/Gridsome
  • Pattern libraries & design systems
  • Frontend tech. (Git, Azure, Netlify, Vite)
  • Figma/Affinity Design

Interpersonal skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Strategy
  • Accessibility maturity models
  • Attention to detail
  • Training, mentoring
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership, management

Something Missing?

Ask me about it. I’m always happy to learn new stuff!

Experience

Senior Accessibility Specialist

NomensaApril 2024 - present

Conducting accessibility audits on websites, digital service platforms and native mobile apps for a wide selection of public and private sector clients. Increasingly, I've been able to contribute to strategic services, delivering webinars and workshops and conducting accessibility-focused design reviews.

Front-end Developer & Accessibility Lead

Mando AgencyNov. 2020 - Apr. 2024

  • Established a cross-disciplinary Accessibility Working Group, championing inclusivity and driving up accessibility standards.
  • Launched an accessibility training programme, covering development, design and QA teams, and fostering broader awareness within the studio.
  • Led front-end development on significant finance, utilities and energy projects, creating reusable UI components, most recently on two Coal-miners Pension Trust sites with zero defects at UAT.
  • Mentored junior developers, upskilling the entire front-end team in intrinsic CSS, assistive technology, and accessibility-focused testing.
  • Worked with enterprise CMS systems (Optimizely, Sitecore, Umbraco), including consulting on training materials and running client workshops to ensure ongoing accessibility compliance post-handover.
  • Directed risk analysis and implementation plans for WCAG 2.2 compliance, contributing to organisational policy development.
  • Provided governance throughout digital discovery, design, and build phases, embedding inclusive design principles and accessible code standards throughout.
  • Wrote clear technical documentation, focusing on API-driven Vue.js components and accessibility acceptance criteria.
  • Developed commercially-robust accessibility offerings, enabling tailored testing and consultancy services for clients.
  • Assessed progress against accessibility maturity goals and initiated a strategy to work towards achieving ISO-30071-1 Digital Accessibility Standard compliance

Front-end Web & App Developer

Appreciate Group PLC (now PayPoint)Oct. 2019 - Oct. 2020

  • Modernised the front-end codebase on large e-commerce web and mobile apps (Park Christmas Savings and High Street Vouchers UK)
  • Enhanced UX within the constraints of existing back-end systems, offering inclusivity-focused feedback on designs for new features.
  • Started an accessibility advocacy initiative, delivering and hosting short talks for the product team, fostering awareness and best practices.
  • Worked closely with an external design agency to build out and run A/B tests, driving a more evidence-based approach to feature development

UX Designer & Front End Developer

Angel SolutionsOct. 2014 - Oct. 2019

  • Led the design and front-end development of a mobile-first web app for teachers, Angel’s first to follow modern accessibility standards.
  • Revamped modules inside large-scale web products serving the education industry, delivering standards-driven front-end code.
  • Developed my passion for web accessibility and delivered my first public talks on accessibility and inclusion at local tech meetups.

Awards and Certifications

  • Certified Practitioner in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
  • 'Most Passionate' Award (peer-voted internal award)
  • International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) member
  • Actively studying for Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification

Recommendations

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References available on request.

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