Kim Vigsbo

I'm an independent digital accessibility consultant specializing in PDF remediation, Shopify storefronts, and ADA Title II compliance.

Since 2010, I've been helping organizations make their digital spaces welcoming for everyone. Accessibility isn't just the right thing to do - it's smart business.

What I Offer

• PDF Remediation: Inaccessible PDFs are one of the most common compliance gaps. I remediate documents to meet WCAG and PDF/UA standards, making them fully navigable for screen reader users and compliant with government and enterprise requirements.
• Shopify Accessibility: Running a Shopify store? I audit and remediate Shopify storefronts so your customers - all of them - can browse and buy without barriers. From theme-level fixes to third-party app conflicts, I know where the problems hide.
• ADA Title II Compliance: With new Title II regulations now requiring state and local government entities to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards, the clock is ticking. I help public sector organizations understand their obligations, prioritize their work, and achieve compliance with confidence.

Beyond These Core Areas: I also provide comprehensive audits, remediation support, role-based training, VPAT/ACR documentation, project management, and European accessibility consulting for companies expanding into EU markets. Depending on availability, I offer fractional services at 5–15 hours per week.

What Makes This Different

After 15 years in this field, I know sustainable accessibility happens when people understand the why behind the work, not just the checklist.

You get strategy, execution, and someone who truly gets accessibility - all in one.

I hold a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Graphic Design, providing me with a solid foundation in visual communication and user experience.

I am a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals.

I've been developing for the web since 1995 - back when websites were new and digital accessibility wasn't yet a focus.

As a neurodivergent person, I saw firsthand how small design choices could make digital spaces either welcoming or frustrating.

That personal experience shaped my approach to web design from the start.

Around 2010, I officially dedicated my work to digital accessibility. It was a natural step, merging years of web design know-how with a genuine passion for making digital spaces accessible for everyone.

When something deeply affects your life, you tend to notice details others might miss.

Over the years, I’ve worked with major companies like:

• Microsoft
• Penske
• Wharton University
• American Express

During my 3 years at American Express, I guided digital projects through every stage of their journey, ensuring accessibility was included from the first idea to the final launch. I rewrote the standard operating procedures for the entire project lifecycle, with role-based responsibilities that made accessibility everyone's job.

As a digital accessibility ambassador, I constantly promote inclusivity, raise awareness, and influence culture through education tailored to different roles and needs.

I am the founder of Accessibility Business Academy, an educational platform and community for entrepreneurs who want to build or grow a business focused on digital accessibility services.

Life outside digital accessibility is anything but quiet.

I've been teaching Krav Maga since 1985 - these days, I focus on private training, which means more personalized, high-impact sessions.

When I'm not in training mode, you'll find me in my Japanese-inspired garden, which is exactly as peaceful as it sounds.

I love cooking, especially seafood dishes.

I'm almost done writing a book about digital accessibility for business owners - written entirely without technical jargon, for people who are brand new to the subject. It's the book I wish had existed years ago.

As someone who is neurodivergent - Dyslexic with Auditory Processing Disorder - I'm deeply drawn to communities where people learn and think differently. That connection fuels both my personal and professional life.

I'm passionate about rescue dogs, and my own dog is living proof that the best companions come from second chances.

And then there's Minecraft. Growing up in Denmark, the land of Lego, building things is practically in my DNA. I've spent hours constructing a large Japanese city from the Edo period - hundreds of buildings, all in meticulous detail. It's part creative obsession, part digital history project, and 100% worth every hour.