Heidi Valles (she/her) is a freelance web accessibility consultant and full-stack developer with 20+ years of professional experience.
I have a degree in computer programming and math and a passion for web accessibility, having worked for the Inclusive Design Research Centre for over a decade. I also have a son (Arch!) who uses assistive technology for communication and computer navigation.
Arch Inclusive Inc. is located near beautiful Pembroke, Ontario, the traditional territories of Anishinabewaki and Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin) Nations, and works remotely with consulting and studio partners across Canada.
Testimonials
“We’re very grateful to have had the chance to finally collaborate with you and we look forward to the next opportunity! The developed site is terrific, you were a pleasure to work with, and we really enjoyed the entire process.”
Frank Maidens – Studio Function
I needed a developer who could execute a full-scale web app accurately, on-time, and without surprises. I’ve worked with a lot of developers over the years, and let me tell you – it is tough to find responsible devs who have the technical chops and an intuitive understanding of design. Working with Heidi was a pleasure and I’d hire her again!
Luke Canning – GRAND
Heidi is an expert in the area of accessibility and I can highly recommend her work.
Constance Exley – Accessibility Services Canada
Thanks so much for your work on our websites. Our design team has reported on how great you are to work with and I can’t thank you enough for making it such a smooth process. You have truly delivered on your promise to “develop to design”.
Wendy Gray – Gravity Inc.