About
Simon Evans provides research development, e-Learning and accessibility consultancy, with particular focus on applications of Internet and new media by and for people with Intellectual Disabilities.
He has worked in this field as a freelancer and contractor for the past seven years, previously having been a teacher of SEN and ICT for a further ten years. Clients have included Mencap, TATE, Several LDPB and LEA, BBC Digital, SCIE, Xtensis, HFT, C-Space, BECTA and Inclusion International.
Current Activity
- Rix Centre : Rix Centre Website.
Currently working with the Rix Centre in a number of areas including:
- development of Web 2.0 applications to support social networking for people with an ID.
- development of functional requirements, prototype interfaces and content for e-Learning Systems which are accessible to students with an ID.
- various applications of online and offline Multimedia Advocacy to PCP, PDP and other action planning contexts .
- development of ID accessibility guidance for digital content producers.
- leading of user testing and usability evaluations of Web content, e-learning materials and other software.
- consultancy in accessible Web design approaches for audiences with ID.
- Inclusive New Media Design : INMD Project Website.
Consultant Researcher on this 2 year AHRC funded research based at the University of East London. The project is looking into the barriers to accessible practice in commercial web design and has a particular focus on the needs of Web users with an ID.
- Pro Bono Activities.
I provide free web hosting on Cognable's servers along with development skills, consultancy and other assistance to a number of small voluntary organisations and special schools where projects lack funding and are interesting or relevant to people with ID.
- Trans-Active : Trans-Active Website.
Developed the Trans-active Passport application and continue to provide on-going support for this component of the project, which won the Guardian Award for e-Involvement in 2002.