Equal Entry was founded in 2012 by accessibility expert Thomas Logan. After helping large companies and government agencies meet their accessibility goals for over a decade, Logan decided to start Equal Entry to improve public education about accessibility, and close the gap between what was being taught and what needed to be taught.
Since 2012, Equal Entry has grown into a global company, with team members joining us from throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. While we are fluent in the most current international accessibility standards, our primary focus is on how people with disabilities actually use technology. We help our clients develop their products accordingly, and we believe this has been the main driver of our success.
Our Team
Thomas Logan
Owner
he/him
Location
New York, NY
Certifications
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
Background
Began working in accessibility in 2002 at the University of North Carolina, supporting a graduate student who was blind and needed access to map information for research. After more than a decade consulting in the industry, founded Equal Entry to run a company on the principles he believes in. Focuses on evaluating emerging technologies and interpreting accessibility best practices for them.
Heather Burns
Accessibility Consultant
she/her
Location
Charlotte, NC
Certifications
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) Trusted Tester Certified
Background
Diagnosed at six with a learning disability, a label that led her to seek out the accommodations she and others needed. Brings over 20 years of program management experience, working with clients to understand their priorities, schedule, and needs. Previously worked at Microsoft, where she is a co-inventor on US Patents 7644367 and 7490313.
James Herndon
Accessibility Consultant
he/him
Location
Atlanta, GA
Certifications
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Background
Entered accessibility in 2010 at Cryptzone, formerly HiSoftware, an accessibility compliance company, where he wrote manuals, FAQs, and blog entries. Brings twelve years of experience translating complex information into plain language for diverse audiences. Particular interest in customizable control schemes in VR.
Bailey Williams
Accountant
she/her
Location
Raleigh, NC
Background
A CPA focused on charitable and nonprofit organizations. Developed an interest in accessibility through work with nonprofits and the challenges that ever-changing technology presents them.
Rodrigo Sanchez
Accessibility and UX Consultant
he/him
Location
Montreal, Canada
Background
First encountered accessibility in the 1990s, then went deeper in 2013 at Weight Watchers, examining the connections between design, development, and UX. Has held visual design, development, UX, and entrepreneurial roles, and works across all of them. Advocates for accessibility education in schools and bootcamps that teach digital design.
Meryl Evans
Accessibility Consultant
she/her, deaf
Location
Plano, TX
Certifications
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Background
Born profoundly deaf and a captioning advocate since receiving her first caption decoder. Brings the direct perspective of someone who knows what it is to be locked out of content. Focuses on captioning for video and phone calls, which remains a stressful experience even with automatic captioning tools.
Kenji Yanagawa
Accessibility Consultant and Business Manager in Japan
he/him
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Certifications
Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
Background
Joined Equal Entry in 2020, coming from freelance translation work that included adding Japanese captions to recordings. Combines web and accessibility knowledge with project management experience, and co-organizes an accessibility meetup in Tokyo. Manages Equal Entry's business in Japan.
Amanda Narumi Fujii
Creative Director
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Background
Illustrator and graphic designer contributing creative direction to Equal Entry's work. Advocates for accessibility knowledge and education in schools.
Jed Diaz
Virtual Assistant
Location
Cebu, Philippines
Background
Joined Equal Entry in August 2022 as a virtual assistant, supporting operations across the business. Believes electronic information should be inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly.
Celso Yamashita
Web Developer
he/him
Location
Yokohama, Japan
Background
Trained as an architect, worked as a graphic designer, and now works in web development. Brings a physical-environment perspective to digital barriers.
Lisa Groom
Accessibility Consultant and Health Technology Consultant
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Background
A registered nurse with over 20 years of clinical and health technology experience. Became interested in accessibility while designing and implementing electronic health records. Focuses on accessibility gaps in EHRs and the digital health tools used by clinicians and patients.
Kevin Vaghasiya
Automation Consultant
he/him
Location
India
Background
Came to accessibility through building features for Equal Entry's Issue List plugin. Focuses on problem solving and on automating daily tasks, and is interested in the role AI can play in creating a more accessible world.
Jill Micheli
Accessibility Advisor
she/her
Location
Bay Area, CA
Certifications
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Background
Working in accessibility since 2013. Provides legal guidance and a consultative approach to accessibility as a subject matter expert. Particular focus on video captioning.
Knomo
Accessibility Consultant
they/them
Location
In the heart of all monster lovers
Background
Equal Entry's knowledge monster and resident mascot. Born for this, and here to make accessibility genuinely fun to learn.
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