Rehan Usmani
Accessibility consultant · Section 508 Trusted Tester · Low vision assistive technology user
I’m an accessibility consultant and DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester with 6 years in accessibility testing and 11 years in technology. I currently serve as Lead Accessibility Analyst at Cornerstone OnDemand, working on an enterprise HR and talent management platform. Before that I was a Senior Accessibility Test Engineer at VMware. Across both roles I’ve tested enterprise products against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2, Section 508 and EN 301 549.
My work focuses not only on meeting compliance requirements but on making products genuinely usable for people with disabilities. I work closely with design, product and engineering teams to build accessibility into the development lifecycle rather than patch it in at the end.
What makes my perspective different is that I’m also a low vision professional who uses assistive technology every day, including JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack and VoiceOver. That combination of technical expertise and lived experience helps me bridge the gap between compliance checklists and real-world usability.
Over the years, I have:
- Led accessibility audits for web and mobile applications
- Designed accessibility testing strategies
- Reviewed enterprise platforms for global compliance
- Prepared VPAT and Accessibility Conformance Report documentation
- Supported teams in setting up accessibility governance
I believe accessibility is not just a legal requirement. It’s a responsibility, and an opportunity to build better digital experiences for everyone. On this site I share practical guidance to help teams create products that are inclusive, compliant and genuinely usable.
Let’s work together
I’m happy to connect to discuss an accessibility audit, a quick accessibility check, remediation, or suggested fixes for your website or app.
I check your website in a real-time environment with screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, zoom and other assistive technologies. That way your site does not just meet WCAG 2.2, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) or the ADA on paper, it actually works for people with disabilities.
Most fixes are made in the code, so after the changes your website becomes more accessible and user-friendly without changing its visual design. When more people can use your site easily, it can bring you more visitors and more business.