Feriyal Hallajarani
About Feriyal Hallajarani
Feriyal Hallajarani is a Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in digital accessibility, having held positions at IBM, Scotia Digital, OCAD University, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Feriyal Hallajarani has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Accessibility Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing accessibility across digital platforms, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and improving user experience for individuals with disabilities.
Previous Employment in Accessibility
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Feriyal Hallajarani held several positions in the field of digital accessibility. She worked at IBM as a Web Accessibility Consultant for eight months in 2017. Following that, she served as a Digital Accessibility Specialist at Scotia Digital from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she worked at OCAD University in a similar capacity for 11 months in 2017 and contributed to digital accessibility content at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Feriyal Hallajarani has a strong educational foundation in design and accessibility. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Azad University (IAU) from 2007 to 2009 and continued her studies at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, where she obtained another Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from 2009 to 2012. She further advanced her expertise by completing a Master's degree in Inclusive Design at OCAD University from 2012 to 2014.
Expertise in Digital Accessibility
Feriyal Hallajarani specializes in digital accessibility, focusing on creating inclusive digital experiences for users with disabilities. Her work involves assessing digital products for compliance with accessibility standards, providing guidance on best practices, and implementing strategies to improve accessibility across various platforms.