Third Sector Design Agency Glasgow, Scotland, UK
As a third sector design agency I specialise in providing accessible website design, website accessibility checks and web accessibility training to the third sector, the public sector and further education. The third sector comprising non-profit-making organisations, non-governmental, charities, voluntary and community groups and further education.
Prior to setting up my my third sector digital accessibility business in 2003, I worked for a voluntary sector organisation called, The Wellbeing Initiative. I managed their information service, enabling trainees to complete tasks as part of the SVQ in business administration. They completed their training while running a real information service.
Between 1996 and 2003 I worked as a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University teaching research methods and statistics. And at the same time managed a not-for-profit organisation called The Making Connections unit which was one of the first accessibility consultancies in the UK.
Call now to chat if you need an website or WCAG 2 document accessibiltiy audit or an accessible website: 07810 098 119.
Third Sector Design Agency – Case Studies
CLOSER – the home of longitudinal research
We requested a root-and-branch evaluation of our website to help inform its development, and in a short space of time Jim and his fantastic team put together an incredibly comprehensive report that fulfilled every aspect of our brief.
He was able to identify specific instances of non-compliance, as well as highlight recurring themes and issues and make recommendations to ensure that our web presence not only complies with WCAG AA standards but is fully optimised for usability. Moreover, the first-hand feedback from his auditors provided an invaluable insight into the UX of users with disabilities.
I’d be delighted to recommend Jim and his colleagues to anyone looking to make their web presence accessible to the widest possible audience. Alex Norton (Communications Manager, CLOSER)
Talking About Tomorrow – A Contact microsite
Jim’s involvement was absolutely central in enabling us to get this very ambitious website up and running. From first discussions to final launch, he supported us and worked with us to create a unique information hub for parents and carers of young disabled people. The feedback we have received since the launch has justified the time, attention to detail and energy invested in the project, and we could not have delivered anything on this scale without Jim’s creativity, experience and sound advice. Thank you Jim!
Some of the comments we have received:
“Overall I think it’s brilliant. I liked the appearance and layout. A great colour scheme, very readable font and clear headings to the different areas. It was easy to find my way around and get to where I wanted. I loved the Jargon Buster!” – Parent
“I absolutely love this website! We’ll definitely be referring parents to it and using it ourselves.” – Parent support agency
“It looks amazing and is so easy to navigate, and there are no obvious mistakes I can see. I love it and you should be so so proud of the amount of hard work you’ve put into it.” – Parent support agency“A friend heard about your site on 5 live and suggested I have a look. Wow! I’m very glad she did.” – Parent
A list of clients and what they said about working with Jim Byrne Accessible Design. Get in touch if you are looking for a Third Sector Design Agency.
Tel: 07810 098 119
About Jim Byrne – Third Sector Design Agency
Jim Byrne has been running his third sector design agency since 2003, providing accessible website design, accessibility auditing, consultancy, and training for charities, not-for-profit, education, public, and third-sector organizations.
Prior to that, he managed a non-profit project called The Making Connections Unit, which provided free accessibility services and advice to voluntary sector organizations. It was initially based at Glasgow Caledonian University, where he was a student and then a lecturer in research methods and statistics and laterly based in the Glasgow’s Centre for Independent living. The project won a major award in the equal access category of the Global Bangemann Challenge: an award was presented by the King of Sweden.
Working in the voluntary sector
Before that, he worked in a voluntary sector organization called The Wellbeing Initiative as a trainer. He provided newly disabled people with the skills they needed to get back into the workforce.
Accessible Web Design and Equality
Jim is an advocate for equality in all forms, including race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and any other area where discrimination may occur. This has been reflected in his work. For example, he has designed websites for Amina – Muslim Women’s Resource Centre, Stay Safe East, Gerry Hughes (the first deaf person to single-handedly sail around the world), Prospects Across Scotland (support for people with learning difficulties), Site Scotland (a charity for the blind and visually impaired), and Evenbreak (helping inclusive employers attract more talented disabled people). Here is a list of his previous clients.
Jim also provides a digital accessibility auditing service, which means he checks websites and documents against the WCAG 2.2 Guidelines. WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. WCAG 2.2 is not a legal requirement, but it is the de facto guideline that governments use when checking if a website is accessible or not.
He has provided auditing services to education, local government, national government, larger charities, and corporate customers. For example, the Scottish Government, Strathclyde University, Binnies UK Ltd, and Sustrans Scotland. Here is where you will find more information about his accessibility auditing services.
Tel: 07810 098 119
Get in touch for a chat about your accessibility needs
If you have been thinking about a new accessible website or getting your website checked to ensure it is accessible and compliant with equality legislation, get in touch. Jim Byrne has been working with non-profits, charities, voluntary and public sector organisations and social enterprises for over 20 years. He fully understands the needs of this sector.
Get in touch today to take advantage of unrivalled experience and skills relating to accessible website design and WCAG 2 auditing. A website designer based in Glasgow but with clients all over the UK.
See list of clients and what they said about working with Jim Byrne Accessible Design.