Chris Bailey heads up accessibility for UK UX Professional Association

Dr Chris Bailey, senior consultant in AbilityNet's London office, has been elected Accessibility Officer for the UK Chapter of the User Experience Professional Association. Chris recently completed his PhD in Human-Computer Interaction at Teesside University and is keen to promote better understanding of accessibility in the UK's growing UX community.

UXPA UK is a not-for-profit organisation which supports UX practitioners in their professional development and promotes all disciplines of user-centred design. His role involves leading UXPA activities around accessibility and inclusive design as well as raising awareness of the need to cater for users with diverse needs in the wider community and industry. He will also build and maintain UXPA UK relationships with other organisations related to accessibility and inclusion.

As Chris says:

"Accessibility and UX best practice share a great deal in terms of putting users’ needs at the centre of design processes. I really believe that developing an accessible product showcases the discipline of user-centred design at its very best.

"I know many UX professionals are committed to ensuring that accessibility is embedded in every digital project and I hope I can help build awareness of the business benefits and UX enhancements that inclusive design can bring to a product."

Find out more about UXPA at www.uxpa-uk.org