Accessibility Expert Gez Lemon Joins The Paciello Group
The Paciello Group announced that renowned web accessibility evangelist, Gez Lemon has joined TPG. JuicyStudio.Com and Colour Contrast Tool creator to lead AJAX and web application service development in TPG Europe.
Nashua, NH (PRWEB) May 31, 2006 -- Charlie Pike, Technical Director of The Paciello Group (TPG, LLP) announced that renowned web accessibility evangelist, Gez Lemon has joined TPG. Lemon will lead TPG efforts in AJAX and web application development out of the TPG UK office.
“Gez is a great addition to our team,” said Pike. “Our clients are already experiencing the benefits of his background in web application development, particularly clients building AJAX enhanced applications that must meet international and US accessibility standards. This is a huge win for TPG.”
Lemon is perhaps best known for his web accessibility tool development through Juicy Studio (http://juicystudio.com). Along with WAT-C director Steven Faulkner, Lemon co-authored the article, “Making AJAX Work with Screen Readers”. The article can be found on the Juicy Studio home page.
“I’m very proud to have joined TPG,” said Lemon. “Having worked solely for design-led companies, I have learned that it's best to let the designers do their part first, and fit the architecture and other software engineering principles in retrospect. I can't begin to tell you how refreshing it is to work for a company that appreciates the importance of the architecture and usability.”
The Paciello Group (TPG) is an LLP located in Nashua, NH. TPG is dedicated to the notion that IT resources should be available to all persons, without regard to ability. TPG (www.paciellogroup.com) was founded and is led by Mike Paciello. Mike is a leader in the community of advocates for accessibility. He is member of many standards organizations, has served on government task forces to address disability needs, and is the author of “Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities”. For more information on The Paciello Group, call 603-882-4122 Ext 103.
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