Hi, I'm Eric Felder

Senior Accessibility Engineer

Building inclusive digital experiences for everyone.

About Me

As a Senior Accessibility Engineer, I am driven by a profound commitment to creating inclusive digital experiences for all. My work blends technical expertise with an empathetic understanding of the diverse needs of users. From leading compliance teams to conducting detailed accessibility audits, I take pride in eliminating barriers and empowering individuals through technology.

I specialize in working with federal and state government agencies, delivering Section 508 compliant solutions for organizations including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Child Care (OCC), Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (HRSA), the U.S. Mint, and numerous state agencies. My work ensures critical government services are accessible to all citizens, including those with disabilities.

Certified as a Section 508 Trusted Tester and holding a CPACC credential, I specialize in accessible design across platforms, ensuring compliance with WCAG standards and fostering equitable access to digital content. With a Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology, I combine education principles with technical development to create truly accessible solutions.

Skills & Expertise

Instructional Design
Web Development
508 Compliance
Accessibility (WCAG)
E-Learning Development
AI Integration
JavaScript
HTML/CSS
UX/UI Design
Graphic Design

Government Clients

U.S. Dept of HHS
Office of Child Care
Ryan White HRSA
U.S. Mint
State Agencies

Featured Projects

a11y Tester - iOS App

A mobile accessibility testing tool built with React Native that helps developers and designers evaluate mobile web pages for WCAG compliance. The app provides automated scanning, highlights accessibility issues, and offers actionable guidance to improve web accessibility on mobile devices.

Key Features:

  • Automated WCAG compliance scanning
  • Real-time accessibility issue detection
  • Visual highlighting of problem areas
  • Detailed remediation guidance
  • Mobile-optimized testing interface

Technologies Used:

  • React Native for cross-platform mobile development
  • JavaScript/TypeScript for application logic
  • iOS platform optimization and testing
  • WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines implementation
  • Accessibility tree analysis algorithms
React Native iOS WCAG 2.2 Accessibility Testing Mobile

CCDF Fraud Toolkit

Interactive e-learning modules developed for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Child Care (OCC). This project represents my extensive work with federal agencies, helping state agencies assess and mitigate fraud risks in child care programs while ensuring full Section 508 compliance.

Key Features:

  • Five comprehensive assessment modules
  • Interactive risk assessment tools
  • Visual dashboards and reporting
  • 508-compliant accessibility
  • Printable action planning reports

Technologies Used:

  • Articulate Storyline for interactive e-learning development
  • JavaScript for custom interactions and calculations
  • HTML5 & CSS3 for responsive design
  • JAWS and NVDA testing for screen reader compatibility
  • Adobe Creative Suite for graphics and visual design
  • Section 508 compliance testing tools
Articulate Storyline JavaScript HTML/CSS 508 Compliance NVDA/JAWS

AI Children's Book Generator

An innovative web application that generates custom AI-powered children's stories with beautiful illustrations tailored to different age groups and art styles.

Key Features:

  • Custom story generation based on user ideas
  • Multiple art styles (Pixar 3D, Watercolor, Classic)
  • Age-appropriate content (3-5 and 6-8 years)
  • Interactive games during processing
  • Accessible, keyboard-friendly interface

Technologies Used:

  • OpenAI GPT-4 for story generation and DALL-E 3 for illustrations
  • Amazon Polly for text-to-speech narration
  • Python backend with Flask/FastAPI framework
  • Google Cloud Run for serverless deployment
  • JavaScript for interactive frontend features
  • Tailwind CSS for responsive, accessible styling
  • HTML5 Canvas for drawing game functionality
OpenAI Python Google Cloud Run Amazon Polly Tailwind CSS JavaScript

Accessibility Demo & Screen Reader

An educational demonstration that simulates visual disabilities and includes a pseudo-NVDA style screen reader built directly into the webpage to raise awareness about accessibility needs.

Key Features:

  • Simulates various visual impairments
  • Built-in screen reader simulation
  • Educational accessibility awareness tool
  • Interactive demonstration
  • Real-world accessibility scenarios

Technologies Used:

  • JavaScript for screen reader logic and keyboard navigation
  • Web Speech API for text-to-speech functionality
  • CSS filters for visual impairment simulations
  • HTML5 with semantic markup and ARIA attributes
  • CSS3 for accessible styling and focus indicators
  • DOM manipulation for real-time accessibility tree traversal
JavaScript Web Speech API HTML/CSS ARIA WCAG 2.2

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!

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