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Gareth Slinn
[edit]Gareth Slinn (born December 19, 1970, Northampton, UK) is a British web developer, author, and accessibility advocate with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is best known for his work in creating tools and frameworks that promote accessibility and inclusivity in web design.
Early Career and Contributions
[edit]Slinn launched one of the earliest accessibility checkers, Hermish, in 2004. The tool was designed to identify and address common accessibility issues, making web development more inclusive."Hermish landing page". Hermish. Archived from the original on 28 May 2004. Retrieved 28 May 2004. In 2024, he introduced CheckMeister, a modern accessibility checker aimed at simplifying compliance with web standards for developers and non-technical users."CheckMeister". CheckMeister.
Infocharts Library
[edit]Slinn is the creator of the Infocharts library, a React-based toolkit that enables developers to create accessible, visually compelling data visualizations. The library includes features such as customizable templates and accessibility-first design principles."Info Charts npm". npm. 23 October 2024. Infocharts has been recognized for its role in promoting accessible data presentation in web applications.
Advocacy and Publications
[edit]A staunch advocate for digital inclusion, Slinn has authored several books on accessibility and user experience. His works include:
Accessibility: Don’t Panic, a practical guide for meeting accessibility standards without feeling overwhelmed."Accessibility Don't Panic". Amazon.
Neurological UX: Designing for Neurological Accessibility, which explores techniques for creating user interfaces tailored for individuals with cognitive and neurological differences."Neurological UX". Amazon.
Slinn has also contributed to front-end development techniques that simplify complex concepts for developers and designers alike."HelpRJS". npm. 14 June 2024.
Impact and Recognition
[edit]Gareth Slinn’s work has been featured in numerous industry publications, and his advocacy has helped raise awareness of the importance of web accessibility, particularly for those with neurological and cognitive differences. He is the founder of Accessibility User Interface Guidelines (AUIG), a platform that provides comprehensive resources for building accessible user interfaces."Accessibility User Interface Guidelines". AUIG.