Darren Hardman

Safle/Swydd

Accessibility Assessor: Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Blynyddoedd gyda Shaw

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

I have been deaf since birth as my mother had German measles when she was pregnant with me. I grew up lip-reading and learnt sign language at school.

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

I worked for Remploy for 17 years then a Postman for 1 year.

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

I’m pleased to be part of the Accessibility Team as we are working together to make the web more accessible for all disabled users.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Because all users should have equal access to information regardless if they are deaf, blind or physically disabled.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Clients learn how members of the deaf community access information. That videos need subtitles or transcripts, and users need more contact details and not only a phone number.

Meet the Accessibility Team

Adam Armstrong Accessibility Assessor:
Learning Disabilities / Low Vision

Alan Sleat Accessibility Assessor:
Screen Reader

Darren Hardman Accessibility Assessor:
Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Sam Hopkins Accessibility Assessor – Visually impaired

Joe Manock National Account Manager

Adam Armstrong

Safle/Swydd

Accessibility Assessor: Learning Disabilities / Low Vision

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

I have a severe learning disability and epilepsy due to Hydrocephalus (a build-up of fluid on the brain). I also have impaired motor skills and am partially sighted.

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

None

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Helping organisations understand disabled people is a good thing to do.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

It means that nobody is stopped from accessing information that they want to read.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

They understand what it is like to be disabled and how hard it can be to use a website.

Alan Sleat

Safle/Swydd

Accessibility Assessor: Screen Reader

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

I lost my sight when I was 29 through diabetes.

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Horse riding instructor.

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

I am proud to be part of the accessibility team, knowing that the work I do assessing websites to be accessible to other screen reader users, will benefit them. In addition, also assisting clients that recognise the benefit of having their sites accessible.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

The internet is a great way of gaining knowledge, getting information and buying products and therefore should allow a Screen Reader User to be equally informed and able to access all information and the option to buy - the same as anyone else. Without these changes, some sites will not give these opportunities.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

The clients that we work for benefit from our assessments to allow a more diverse visitor to their site; from my point of view to be accessible for people who use Screen Reader software. This, in turn, will keep that person using the client’s site, giving them a greater visitor rate.

Alan’s role in the team is as a screen reader assessor, using JAWS and other Screen Reader software to look for descriptive alternatives for graphics and clearly labelled form fields.

Alan will also check that tasks or user journeys can be completed by customers who are Visually Impaired. For example, shopping online, adding products to a basket, viewing the basket and most importantly checking out.

Alan then compiles his findings on a script, informing the client of any barriers he may have accessing the site, along with good comments, for the client to carry on using.

Alan says: “the job is very rewarding, knowing that companies’ websites are coming forward to be assessed and along with the changes, will allow Visually Impaired People to access websites and be inclusive and independent.”

Safle/Swydd

Accessibility Assessor: Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

I have been deaf since birth as my mother had German measles when she was pregnant with me. I grew up lip-reading and learnt sign language at school.

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

I worked for Remploy for 17 years then a Postman for 1 year.

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

I’m pleased to be part of the Accessibility Team as we are working together to make the web more accessible for all disabled users.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Because all users should have equal access to information regardless if they are deaf, blind or physically disabled.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Clients learn how members of the deaf community access information. That videos need subtitles or transcripts, and users need more contact details and not only a phone number.

Sam Hopkins

Safle/Swydd

Accessibility Assessor – Visually impaired

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

The condition I have is called galactosemia. Galactosemia is a genetic condition which affects the ability to metabolise the sugar galactose properly, therefore I cannot eat anything which contains dairy as this would make my vision deteriorate.

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

I used to work part-time in a café called Surfside where my main responsibility was to wash and dry plates and cutlery and make sure tables were clean.

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

I am proud to be part of the accessibility team because I feel as if I am making a positive difference to other people’s lives and making websites easier to access for people who are disabled.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Just because someone is disabled should not mean that they cannot access the same information as someone who is able-bodied. Websites should provide equal opportunities for all people regardless of someone’s disability.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Clients understand the importance regarding accessibility when accessing a website for someone who is visually impaired. Factors which clients would learn are: how essential it is for a text resizing facility provided by the website is and for the accessibility statement to be near the top of the website so that the accessibility statement is visible and easy to find.

Joe Manock

Safle/Swydd

National Account Manager

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

I have worked as an account manager for the last 25 years and the last 10 years with Shaw Trust

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

I want to make a difference every day to somebody’s life and working with a great team like Shaw Trust Accessibility Services enables me to do that.

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

It is vital that everybody regardless of ability or disability has the same opportunities as everyone else.

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

My job is to ensure that every project runs smoothly and our clients are delivered a first class service whilst working with Shaw Trust.

Darren Hardman

Safle/Swydd

Blynyddoedd gyda Shaw

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Gadewch i ni eich cynorthwyo

Meet the Accessibility Team

Adam Armstrong

Safle/Swydd

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Alan Sleat

Safle/Swydd

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Darren Hardman

Safle/Swydd

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Sam Hopkins

Safle/Swydd

Anabledd ynghyd ag ychydig o gefndir

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

Joe Manock

Safle/Swydd

Gwaith neu gefndir blaenorol

Pam ydych chi'n falch o fod yn rhan o'r Tîm Hygyrchedd?

Pam mae hygyrchedd yn cyfrif?

Sut bydd cleientiaid yn elwa o'ch cyfraniad?

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