Evan Burnett
About Evan Burnett
Senior Accessibility Specialist
Evan Burnett holds the title of Senior Accessibility Specialist. In this role, he applies his expertise in accessibility testing and remediation to various projects. His primary responsibilities include ensuring digital products and applications meet accessibility standards such as Section 508, which mandates federal information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities.
Medicaid Data Collection Project
Evan Burnett served as a Document Accessibility Advisor on the project aimed at modernizing Medicaid data collection applications. His involvement focused on improving the accessibility of existing applications, ensuring they adhere to required compliance regulations. This modernization effort is key to making Medicaid services more accessible to users with disabilities.
Designing Accessible Data Collection Tools
Evan Burnett contributed to the design of a new tool for collecting data related to managed care plans. His input was integral in ensuring the tool was accessible, aligning with the broader goal of inclusive design. The tool aims to facilitate more efficient, compliant data collection while minimizing accessibility barriers.
Accessibility Remediation for Federal Reports
Evan Burnett participated in the accessibility remediation of the Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Final Report and Implementation Plan. His efforts were directed toward ensuring the report and its implementation plan met accessibility standards, making them accessible to a wider audience including individuals with disabilities.
Custom-Designed Accessible PDF Outputs
Evan Burnett has been involved in custom-designing PDF outputs to minimize the need for manual fixes for accessibility. His work ensures that the documents produced are inherently accessible, reducing the burden of subsequent remediation. This approach enhances efficiency and compliance with accessibility standards.