Jim Byrne Accessible Web Design

Jim Byrne Accessible Web Design is a one-person specialist practice in Glasgow, Scotland. It designs accessible websites, audits existing sites for accessibility and trains staff. Its work is aimed at the not-for-profit, education, public and third sectors.

Products and services

• Accessible website design: sites built to work for disabled users.
• Accessibility audits: checks against WCAG 2 and the BS8878 code of practice, tied to the Equality Act 2010.
• Training: in-house and online courses on designing and managing accessible websites.
• Online course: teaches both the techniques and a way of thinking about accessibility.

Who it serves

Training suits public and private sector staff, including local councils, education bodies, voluntary organisations, charities and corporates. A university has used the audit and training work.

Key facts

• Based in: Glasgow, Scotland
• Awards: a 2019 award for charitable website design and a 2022 Corporate Vision MarTech award
• Standards: WCAG 2 and BS8878