Hunter Gouldthorpe
Accessibility Specialist - Developer

Transforming Ideas Into Seamless Digital Experiences

Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Bootstrap
  • WCAG Guidelines
  • Manual Testing
  • Screen Reader Testing
  • Keyboard-Only Navigation
  • Semantic HTML
  • ARIA Labels
  • Flexbox
  • Mobile-First Approach
  • Responsive Web Design
  • APIs

Tools

  • WAVE
  • VoiceOver for macOS
  • axe
  • Lighthouse
  • WebAIM Contrast Checker
  • WebFX Readability Checker
  • Hemingway Editor
  • macOS
  • GitHub
  • Git
  • GitHub Pages
  • Chrome DevTools
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Figma
  • Zoom
  • Slack
  • Canva

Projects

Tribute Page Audit - Accessibility

A single-page tribute site for my grandfather to showcase proficiency in best accessibility practices. The page uses semantic HTML, clear visual hierarchy, and inclusive design practices, like color contrasts audited and approved per WCAG compliance tests, to ensure it can be experienced by all users. This was also an opportunity to deepen my skills in manual auditing, keyboard navigation, and screen reader testing.

  • Semantic HTML
  • CSS
  • Manual Accessibility Testing
  • Screen Reader Testing
  • Lighthouse
  • axe DevTools
  • WAVE Evaluation Tool
  • VS Code
  • GitHub Pages
  • WCAG Contrast Checker
Live Site
Case Study
Source Code

JobsGuru.ai Audit - Accessibility

I returned to JobsGuru.ai, a site I helped build last summer during a front end internship, to conduct a web accessibility audit. I found issues such as missing form labels, inconsistent heading structure, and insufficient color contrast, and recommended fixes like semantic HTML, improved ARIA usage, and color adjustments to better support screen reader users and low-vision accessibility.

  • Semantic HTML
  • CSS
  • Manual Accessibility Testing
  • Screen Reader Testing
  • Lighthouse
  • axe DevTools
  • WAVE Evaluation Tool
  • VS Code
  • GitHub Pages
  • WCAG Contrast Checker
Live Site
Case Study

AJ's Pet Rescue - Front End

A website that helps visitors find their perfect four-legged pal. The user can sign in (using any username and password), select the breed their looking for, and scroll through the list of available dogs belonging to that breed. The list is fetched from an API and allows users to add (or remove) their favorite dog to/from their 'Favorites' page. Once the user has at least 3 dogs favorited, they can generate a match to determine which dog is best for them.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Local Storage
  • Responsive Design
  • API Integration
  • GitHub Pages
Live Site
Source Code

Guess the Word Game - Front End

An interactive game using JavaScript where players guess the randomly generated hidden word by entering one letter at a time. If the player is able to guess all letters before eight chances are up, they win!

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Loops
  • GitHub Pages
  • Responsive Design
Live Site
Source Code

Unplugged Retreat - Front End

A multi-page responsive website built from a Photoshop design comp and coded with Flexbox that adapts to mobile, tablet and desktop screens. The site demonstrates comprehension on mobile and responsive web development, as well as the ability to closely follow a design comp to client satisfaction.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Media Queries
  • Responsive Design
  • GitHub Pages
  • Photoshop
  • Design Comps
  • VS Code
  • Chrome DevTools
Live Site
Source Code

Super Sticky Notes - Front End

An app built using CodeSandbox and stateful components in React that allows users to create, delete and edit virtual sticky notes. The notes are saved to local storage and include a search feature.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Javascript
  • React
  • DOM Manipulation
  • Data Flow
  • Local Storage
  • Responsive Design
  • CodeSandbox
  • GitHub Pages
Live Site
Source Code

Name Tag Generator - Front End

An app that creates bulk name tags using functional components and ES6 modules. The user types in a name anad submits to create a new name tag featuring the entered name. The user can remove a name tag by clicking on the 'X' in the upper right corner.

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Javascript
  • React
  • JSX
  • DOM Manipulation
  • Local Storage
  • Responsive Design
  • CodeSandbox
  • GitHub Pages
Live Site
Source Code
An image of Hunter sitting on some stairs outside looking at the camera. He has shoulder-length hair with blonde highlights, and he's wearing a red and black patterned sweater with black pants and tan work boots.

My voyage into tech was a leap onto a new stage. One where I could take control of my own growth and embrace the thrill of an ever-evolving role. Over the past three years, I've studied and practiced frontend development, drawn to the way small details can transform a user's experience. As I learned more, I found myself coming back again and again to one essential question:

Who is this built for, and who might be left out?

That curiosity led me to accessibility. With a background in theatre and pharmacy, I bring a unique blend of empathy, creativity, and precision; skills that naturally align with inclusive design. For me, accessibility isn't just a checklist. It's a mindset. It's about building with care, designing with intention, and making sure the digital world is open to everyone who enters. Outside of work, you'll find me in the garden, lost in a book with an iced coffee in hand (yes, even in a snowstorm—it's a New England thing), wandering the woods, or enjoying the (sometimes) quiet company of my dogs.

I can't wait to meet you.