Danielle Bowes
Founder & COO Accessibility Shield | A11YxOPS™Creator | Scaling Accessibility Operations Across Teams, Technologies, and Ecosystems | IAAP Member | Reducing Accessibility Management Costs by 50%+
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Accessibility Shield
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Danielle Bowes
Chief Operating Officer | Organizational Development Strategist | Digital Accessibility LeaderFounder & COO @ Accessibility Shield | IAAP Member | Advocate for Scalable InclusionAs Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Accessibility Shield, I help organizations simplify and operationalize digital accessibility across teams, platforms, and ecosystems. Our All-in-One Accessibility Auditor’s Platform is designed to reduce costs by over 50% while improving efficiency, collaboration, and compliance outcomes at scale. My mission is to make accessibility achievable—not overwhelming. Whether you\'re a consultant, in-house team, or enterprise, I believe that accessible design and sustainable inclusion should be built into every layer of your digital operations.Core Platform Features 1. Operational Accessibility at ScaleManaging accessibility across websites, portals, LMS, research platforms, and more can be daunting. Our platform is purpose-built to support scalable WCAG compliance across even the most complex ecosystems. All-in-One platform for audits, remediation, and compliance Customizable workflows to fit digital accessibility team and product structure Centralized remediation tracking for global teams and vendors Built-in WCAG guidance to train internal teams Up to 50% cost reduction vs. fragmented tools and manual processes2. Empowering Teams Across the OrganizationWe support designers, developers, and compliance leaders with intuitive tools—not added complexity: In-browser one-click issue capture Developer-focused remediation notes Real-time dashboards for managers Tiered access by team, role, or regionReady to lead with accessibility? Request a demo today: https://accessibilityshield.com/With a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Development, I bring a systems-thinking approach to accessibility operations—building scalable, interdisciplinary frameworks that foster collaboration, reduce cost, and increase maturity across teams.My background includes 25+ years in public service—blending leadership, emergency response, and lifelong commitment to education, coaching, and inclusion. 25+ years in public safety (volunteer and career EMS/fire service) Lifelong learner and educator Mentor, team builder, and servant leader Champion for inclusive digital ecosystemsLet’s connect to build accessible solutions that work—for everyone.
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
May 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science
Cabrini University
Master of Science, Leadership
2019
Jefferson Health
National Registered Paramedic
2008
Drexel University College of Medicine
Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Instructor, Medicine
2015
Villanova University
Doctorate in Business Administration
Cabrini University
Doctorate in Business Administration , Organizational Development and Change
2018
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