About Digital Accessibility Services
Harvard is committed to making its digital information and resources more easily available to those who need them.
Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources. DAS offers training, consultation, and resources on accessibility for the Harvard community.
Email digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu for questions regarding digital accessibility, Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy, trainings, consultations, and resources.
Meet the DAS team
Kyle Shachmut
Senior Director, Digital Accessibility Services
I have been advancing digital inclusion at Harvard University since 2015, providing strategic direction to digital accessibility efforts across central administration and the schools. One of the best parts of working on accessibility at Harvard is...
Andy Hollenhorst
Manager, Digital Accessibility Services
I came to Harvard from Sallie Mae bank, where I worked as a user experience researcher and accessibility lead. Before that I worked in a content strategy role at TripAdvisor. I hold a M.S. in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato...
Derek Jackson
Manager, Digital Accessibility Development
Before becoming a Digital Accessibility Developer I worked at Harvard Business Publishing as the Associate Director of Content Production where I supervised the production of Higher Ed content. As the AD of Content Production I infused accessibility into...
Janell Sims
Manager, Digital Accessibility Services
As Manager of Digital Accessibility Services (DAS), I'm working to build a culture of inclusion and support for the University’s accessibility commitments. As a founding member of the DAS team, I've helped shape the strategic direction and process...
Rubaiyet (Caesar) Alam
Digital Accessibility Developer
Before joining Harvard University I worked as a Web and Mobile Accessibility tester in several companies for the past 5 years. I’m very dedicated to creating awareness for Web Accessibility. At Harvard University my goal is to improve the usability of...
Kay Belardinelli
Digital Accessibility Developer
Kay Belardinelli is a certified Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) with deep technical expertise and diverse experience in art and design. She approaches accessibility challenges with empathy and curiosity, identifying patterns and thinking creatively.
Jen Dee
Digital Accessibility Officer, FAS
As the Digital Accessibility Officer, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, I strive to spread accessibility best practices and empower my colleagues to create educational content that can meet the needs of all learners. Having earned a Master's degree from the...
Suany Hurlston
Digital Accessibility Specialist
As someone who proudly identifies as Deaf and Latine, I am committed to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility throughout my work. Prior to my current role at Harvard, I led user experience projects focused on accessibility while increasing my knowledge...
Erich Manser
Digital Accessibility Consultant
As an accessibility professional and disability rights advocate, I believe in a user-focused approach to ensuring access-for-all in technology. When we understand the different barriers people face, it makes accessibility real, and allows us to get beyond...
Jamie Spear
Digital Accessibility Consultant
I joined the Digital Accessibility Services team after working for several years with Harvard University Disability Resources. My background is in teaching and training around accessibility concepts and best practices to foster an inclusive community...
Evan Tansil
Digital Accessibility Testing Consultant
Before joining the Digital Accessibility Services Team at Harvard, I spent several years in consulting, collaborating with organizations to champion the needs of people with disabilities across their digital platforms. Through the International...
Curtis Wilcox
Digital Accessibility Developer
Before Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) was created, I represented FAS in the HUIT Accessibility Working Group and the Digital Accessibility Working Group for the University Accessibility Committee. My IT career started in the late Nineties at the...
John Williams
Digital Accessibility Consultant
I came to the Boston area from Houston, TX where I lived and worked throughout my career. Previously, I was Rice University’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator where I helped launch a campus-wide accessibility program and policy. I also have experience...
Hunter Wright
Digital Accessibility Support Analyst
Originally from Myrtle Beach, SC, I have lived near Boston, MA for the last 20 years. I have 10+ years of Supply Chain Management experience ranging from logistics to procurement to contract negotiation, mainly in the Health Care setting. In entering my...
