Client testimonials

Simon was a joy to collaborate with and went above and beyond to help us get our project over the line. He provided detailed and constructive feedback which was helpful in getting the work completed to the required standard. You can tell that accessibility is truly a passion for Simon, his deconstruction and explanation of the why behind the requirements really helps you gain an appreciation and motivation to get things right. 

Oliver Newton, Head of Product at Hero Health

Simon visited our college to speak to our web development learners about web accessibility. He really connected with the group and received excellent feedback from the learners.

He helped them understand the realities of the digital industry and, more importantly, what accessibility actually means in practice. The session gave learners a genuine insight into the challenges of accessing the web when you are disabled or face accessibility barriers, which many of them probably had not fully considered before.

The session was varied and carefully pitched to the audience. Simon took the time to find out about the learners in advance so he could tailor the content to their needs, and he absolutely hit the nail on the head. He managed a group of teenagers very well, kept them engaged for over an hour, and gave them practical insights they have since been able to apply to improving their course assignments.

He used a wide range of activities and brought along several practical props to simulate different accessibility barriers, which worked particularly well. Simon was open and honest with the learners, something which they really appreciated.

He was well organised, punctual, and his usual personable self. He delivered a genuinely impactful session, and we are keen to invite him back next year.

William Lawrence, Digital Systems Lecturer at Boston College

It was a combination of engaging tasks to highlight real life issues, learning materials and examples of lived experiences from the presenter. It was a good introduction to the general topic and gave a good grounding for the next session.

Director, BAFTA

I think the workshop did a great job in teaching the key elements of approaching accessibility but through a digital/technical lens. I think it was well planned and paced —the tasks helped me keep engaged. Thank you!

Policy & Operations Manager, BAFTA

I appreciated the broad range of disabilities and difficulties highlighted.

Software Engineer, BAFTA

It was really informative. Good to know that at least I've been shooting in the right direction when I've been testing keyboard and screen readers. I think it's given a really good grounding for the team to move forward, especially the developers. They can consider this when they are working.

Product Manager, BAFTA

The workshop is very interactive and it gave me an insight on topics I had never had the chance to dig deep into. I really liked knowing a bit more about practical ideas (typography, design etc.)

Customer Support Executive, BAFTA

I appreciated the workshop's focus on practical examples, showcasing the granularity of the accessibility process and the multitude of small adjustments that can be made. It was enlightening to see so many options available for implementation. Simon communicates very clearly and he has been incredibly helpful in sharing his knowledge with us. Thank you Simon!

Customer Support Executive, BAFTA

I liked the mix of information and activity. I also liked that we covered various formats of accessibility.

Customer Support Executive, BAFTA

Very informative. A safe space where no questions felt silly. Practical exercises were engaging and educational

Team Coordinator, BAFTA

I liked the specificity for software problems, openness of discussions, friendliness of the speaker and practical recommendations.

Product Manager, BAFTA

This workshop went through accessibility issues that can be easily missed by people who might not experience them. Very engaging.

Developer, BAFTA

It gave an eye opening insight into the need for web and print content to be accessible.

Admin Support Officer, Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity

Evenly balanced. Delivered at a good pace and well thought through. Simon's approach and style allowed time for Qs and As and wider discourse on topics.

Edward Edmead, Head of Business development at Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity

Fantastic, engaging and interactive detail on digital accessibility.

Johnny Shah, Director of Charity at Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity

Interesting, concise, thorough, relaxed, stimulating.

Sandra Taylor, Arts manager at Your City & Metropolitan Hospitals Charity

The interactivity was engaging and a lot of fun. It gave a really good insight into the importance of accessibility.

Editorial Administrator, The Company of Biologists

I found the workshop very engaging and I thought it was a great introduction to the topic of accessibility. I'm looking forward to the next session!

Community Manager and Online Editor, The Company of Biologists

Very relevant. Helped me to understand things from the perspective of other people. Good use of real-world world examples to which I think all members of the audience could relate despite it being an audience made up of people with a diverse range of job roles and experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Data Protection Officer, The Company of Biologists

A really insightful and well thought out workshop, thinking about accessibility in ways I hadn't considered before. I found it particularly useful to see how people use screen readers and voice navigation, as while I have used them before, they didn’t click until these walkthroughs.

The exercises were interactive and fun in a way that had no pressure and I felt very comfortable throughout the talk. 

Jess Dean, Digital Content Assistant at The Company of Biologists

The exercises were fun and engaging. Participants were encouraged to contribute. The atmosphere was relaxed.

Head of Marketing, The Company of Biologists

Exercises were brilliant [and] gave an insight on what problems disabled people face on a daily basis.

Preeti Deshpande, Multimedia Designer at The Company of Biologists

Really informative, concise, interactive, and it opened my eyes to the challenges other people might have and how we can improve the experience for them.  

Rich Blount, Regional Sales Manager - Europe & Australasia at The Company of Biologists

Simon from Kindera is a pleasure to work with. Our accessibility assessment was delivered in a comprehensive report that was clear, well structured, and easy to follow. The findings allowed us to clearly prioritise our work and next steps. The accompanying video was particularly useful in adding clarity, and communication throughout the process was excellent, with help always available and proactively offered.

Emma White, Product Owner at Engage Health

We wanted to refresh and improve our website and decided that Simon was the best person for the job.  His knowledge and what he brings with regards making an accessible website was a real help, but the new design and structure has benefitted everyone visiting the site.  We’ve had lots of compliments from staff, parents of the children at the school and our supporters.  Thanks Simon!

Jane McMillan, Development Director at Mary Hare School

We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and getting to know you these last few months, and have really appreciated your kindness and patience with us while we get our new website up and running - which we have loved using and are really proud of.

Selina Cross, Marketing Manager at Mary Hare School

Excellent trainer with loads of experience. Explaining the importance of accessibility testing with real life people was very easy for our understanding. It was all about how much of struggle someone can go through just navigating a website and how much we all can contribute to make the struggle a little better.

Poornima Jayaraj, Test Engineer at Health Research Authority

Really informative and got to learn a lot. I would highly recommend this course.

Zishan Saiyed, Service Implementation Manager at Health Research Authority