# About Digital Accessibility Services ## Harvard is committed to making its digital information and resources more easily available to those who need them. Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources. DAS offers training, consultation, and resources on accessibility for the Harvard community. Email [**digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu**](mailto:digitalaccessibility@harvard.edu) for questions regarding digital accessibility, Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy, trainings, consultations, and resources. [ arrow\_forward Explore DAS Services ](/services) [ Report a Web Accessibility Concern arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PrAhzDswr9Z3z7) ![DAS poses smiling outside HKS. Left to Right: Jen, Suany, Jamie, Hunter, Kyle, John, Janell, Andy, Curtis, Erich.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-08/DAS%20team%20group%20pic%20-%20web.jpg?itok=qyMSsYd_) ## Meet the DAS team [### Kyle Shachmut ](/people/kyle-shachmut)Senior Director, Digital Accessibility Services I have been advancing digital inclusion at Harvard University since 2015, providing strategic direction to digital accessibility efforts across central administration and the schools. One of the best parts of working on accessibility at Harvard is... ![Kyle Shachmut.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hwp3/files/kyleshachmut_green_web_1_1_0.jpg?itok=Bm5JREvH) [### Andy Hollenhorst ](/people/andy-hollenhorst)Manager, Digital Accessibility Services I came to Harvard from Sallie Mae bank, where I worked as a user experience researcher and accessibility lead. Before that I worked in a content strategy role at TripAdvisor. I hold a M.S. in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato... ![Andy Hollenhorst](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hwp3/files/img_6470-1_1.jpg?itok=Anx3dds9) [### Derek Jackson ](/people/derek-jackson)Manager, Digital Accessibility Development Before becoming a Digital Accessibility Developer I worked at Harvard Business Publishing as the Associate Director of Content Production where I supervised the production of Higher Ed content. As the AD of Content Production I infused accessibility into... ![Derek's headshot shows him in front of a brick wall. He is a middle aged, white man with a shaved head and dark framed glasses. He has some reddish stubble that highlights his engaging smile. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hwp3/files/img_6467_1.jpg?itok=CWbpZsAO) [### Janell Sims ](/people/janell-sims)Manager, Digital Accessibility Services As Manager of Digital Accessibility Services (DAS), I'm working to build a culture of inclusion and support for the University’s accessibility commitments. As a founding member of the DAS team, I've helped shape the strategic direction and process... ![A smiling woman with fair skin and shoulder-length blonde hair and dark-rimmed glasses is seated on stone steps. She is wearing a light-colored blazer over a white top, giving her a professional and approachable appearance.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-10/Janell-3-web-1x1.jpg?itok=srEPHKXa) [### Rubaiyet (Caesar) Alam ](/people/rubaiyet-alam)Digital Accessibility Developer Before joining Harvard University I worked as a Web and Mobile Accessibility tester in several companies for the past 5 years. I’m very dedicated to creating awareness for Web Accessibility. At Harvard University my goal is to improve the usability of... ![Caesar, a medium olive‑skinned man with a trimmed beard and short hair, wears a black sweater over a purple shirt and stands in front of a red brick wall, smiling softly.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hwp3/files/img_6466_1_0.jpg?itok=V8ZESQ8U) [### Kay Belardinelli ](/people/kay-belardinelli)Digital Accessibility Developer Kay Belardinelli is a certified Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) with deep technical expertise and diverse experience in art and design. She approaches accessibility challenges with empathy and curiosity, identifying patterns and thinking creatively. ![Kay, with dark wavy hair and light olive skin, in front of a soft white background. They are smiling subtly, wearing thin gold hoop earrings and a sleeveless olive green top.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-01/kb.jpg?itok=3leiA151) [### Jen Dee ](/people/jen-dee)Digital Accessibility Officer, FAS As the Digital Accessibility Officer, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, I strive to spread accessibility best practices and empower my colleagues to create educational content that can meet the needs of all learners. Having earned a Master's degree from the... ![Jen Dee.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-02/Jenn-D-headshot%202023.jpg?h=9102c0a6&itok=63PSJjb5) [### Suany Hurlston ](/people/suany-hurlston)Digital Accessibility Specialist As someone who proudly identifies as Deaf and Latine, I am committed to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility throughout my work. Prior to my current role at Harvard, I led user experience projects focused on accessibility while increasing my knowledge... ![Suany Hurlston](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/online-accessibility-huit/files/suany-hurlston-headshot-cropped.jpg?itok=rNgfN7w6) [### Erich Manser ](/people/erich-manser)Digital Accessibility Consultant As an accessibility professional and disability rights advocate, I believe in a user-focused approach to ensuring access-for-all in technology. When we understand the different barriers people face, it makes accessibility real, and allows us to get beyond... ![Erich smiles for the camera. He is a middle-aged, white man with a shaved head and dark rimmed glasses, wearing a button down crimson with a collar.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-10/Erich-3%20%281%29.jpg?itok=ShyK5S-m) [### Jamie Spear ](/people/jamie-spear)Digital Accessibility Consultant I joined the Digital Accessibility Services team after working for several years with Harvard University Disability Resources. My background is in teaching and training around accessibility concepts and best practices to foster an inclusive community... ![Close cropped headshot of woman with dark brown hair and glasses, against brick wall. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/online-accessibility-huit/files/jspear.jpg?itok=LjGEHFe_) [### Evan Tansil ](/people/evan-tansil)Digital Accessibility Testing Consultant Before joining the Digital Accessibility Services Team at Harvard, I spent several years in consulting, collaborating with organizations to champion the needs of people with disabilities across their digital platforms. Through the International... ![Evan Tansil.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-02/evan-headshot.jpg?itok=rtLnphzv) [### Curtis Wilcox ](/people/curtis-wilcox)Digital Accessibility Developer Before Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) was created, I represented FAS in the HUIT Accessibility Working Group and the Digital Accessibility Working Group for the University Accessibility Committee. My IT career started in the late Nineties at the... ![Curtis Wilcox, a smiling bald man wearing a blue patterned shirt sitting outdoors on stone steps.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2026-01/Curtis-1.jpg?itok=VrhH0200) [### John Williams ](/people/john-williams)Digital Accessibility Consultant I came to the Boston area from Houston, TX where I lived and worked throughout my career. Previously, I was Rice University’s Digital Accessibility Coordinator where I helped launch a campus-wide accessibility program and policy. I also have experience... ![A man seated on outdoor stone steps, smiling warmly at the camera. He has light skin, short light-brown hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. He is wearing a blue-gray button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2026-02/John-7_0.jpg?itok=Q05eILIE) [### Hunter Wright ](/people/hunter-wright)Digital Accessibility Support Analyst Originally from Myrtle Beach, SC, I have lived near Boston, MA for the last 20 years. I have 10+ years of Supply Chain Management experience ranging from logistics to procurement to contract negotiation, mainly in the Health Care setting. In entering my... ![Hunter Wright.](/sites/g/files/omnuum12446/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/hwp3/files/img_6475_1_0.jpg?itok=K9iKkdjo) ## Upcoming DAS Events [### DAS Office Hours ](/event/das-office-hours-061926?occ_id=0)June 19, 2026 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT | Virtual - Zoom Virtual [### Accessibility in Technology Procurement ](/event/accessibility-technology-procurement-061726?occ_id=0)June 24, 2026 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT | Virtual - Zoom Virtual [### Web Accessibility in HTML and CSS ](/event/web-accessibility-html-and-css-062526?occ_id=0)June 25, 2026 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM EDT | Virtual - Zoom Virtual [ All DAS events arrow\_circle\_right ](/events) ## Digital Digest - Issue Archive [ Subscribe to the Digital Digest newsletter arrow\_circle\_right ](https://harvard.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3ced6aad07fe37bb586f3ea8&id=1aaa48259f) [### December 2025 - Stay cyber safe this holiday season, Cost-effective ways to advance digital accessibility ](https://us21.campaign-archive.com/?u=b3ced6aad07fe37bb586f3ea8&id=ed0506d173) [### August 2025 - Travel cyber safety, Accessibility Summit, Microsoft 365 version history ](https://mailchi.mp/harvard/ai-generated-images-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-13050890?e=2167e19d0b) [### May 2025 - AI Images, Duo to Okta, Contract Renewals, Accessibility Summit ](https://mailchi.mp/harvard/ai-generated-images-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly?e=[UNIQID])