Indre Karlove
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
Indrė is an IAAP-certified Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) who audits, designs, and develops accessible digital platforms. She draws on more than eight years of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design expertise, as well as her extensive knowledge of digital solution development, to ensure every aspect of a digital business complies with the latest EU regulations and meets the needs of the accessibility market.
Experience with standards
- EN 301 549: European standard for digital accessibility, applicable to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services.
- Web Accessibility Directive (WAD): A legal directive in the EU, which enforces accessibility compliance for public sector websites and mobile apps, based on WCAG standards.
- European Accessibility Act (EAA): A broader legal framework establishing accessibility requirements for various products and services across both private and public sectors in the EU.
Experience with guidelines
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): International guidelines for ensuring web content is accessible to people with disabilities.
- Universal Design for Learning Guidelines: Guidelines aimed at creating inclusive learning environments, focusing on flexible approaches to accommodate different learners.
Testing tools & techniques
Screen readers:
- NVDA (Windows)
- TalkBack (Android)
- VoiceOver (iOS)
Manual Testing:
- Keyboard testing
- Colour contrast and zoom review
- Focus management
- Motion preferences
- Form error accessibility
- Mobile usability
- Device accessibility preferences (e.g., iOS, Android)
- User interface text evaluation (headings, labels, descriptions)
Automated testing:
- IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
- WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool)
Proficiency in front-end development technologies
- HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
- Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA)
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
