Frontend,Accessibility,Drupal
I'm a frontend developer and accessibility specialist working with agencies and organizations. Most of my career has focused on Drupal (my first site started on version 5, back in 2007), though I've worked across plenty of other frontend stacks. I take on both new builds and existing projects.
I offer three main services that can stand alone or combine into an ongoing partnership.
I build frontends across modern stacks, grounded in strong HTML and CSS work. This includes design system translation, component library implementation, and pattern documentation your team can maintain and extend.
Best for agencies with ongoing client work who need a senior frontend developer without the cost of a full-time hire, and for projects where someone needs to think alongside both designers and backend developers.
I review sites against WCAG 2.2 Level AA and deliver prioritized findings your team can work from directly. I document the issues with clear implementation guidance and can stay on to help fix what I find. Works as a standalone engagement or as part of broader development work.
Best for agencies with clients facing compliance requirements or legal risk, and for organizations that want their sites tested with screen readers and keyboard navigation, not just automated scanners.
Drupal work from theming through architecture and configuration: content types, views, fields, and the structural decisions that shape how a site behaves. Architectural choices get documented along the way so the work stays legible for whoever inherits it.
Best for teams already working in Drupal who need a frontend or accessibility specialist who can jump in wherever you're at and start contributing right away.
I work with a limited number of agency partners so each relationship gets dedicated attention.
15+ years of frontend development means that I can get up to speed quickly on a new project, adapt to use the team's systems, offer insights on not just how to do something but why or why not, and create documentation as I go.
An accessible site meets regulatory standards, and it works better for everyone else too: clear instructions, markup that screen readers and search engines can both follow, text that scales for low vision. Everyone deserves an internet they can use. Whether you need a full overhaul or have budget for a few fixes, I can work with you to sort out what to fix first and what can wait.
My Drupal work started with a site built on version 5 and I've built or developed in each major release since. You can expect me to follow Drupal conventions and work within the established ecosystem.
I use AI tools to assist me with tedious, repetitive work such as organizing files, tracking down bugs, drafting code, and looking up current documentation. I keep the responsibility for my contributions and decisions. My setup keeps client work confidential and secure.
My interest in accessibility started early, growing up with a family member who had Down syndrome. Watching and helping him navigate life taught me to respect and include each person, whether they looked or acted like me or not.
In college, I studied humanities (literature, art, and religion) and spent years part-time teaching painting, graphic design, and web design. Through those experiences, I learned how to break down advanced topics to non-technical audiences, come at code from a designer's perspective, and give and take critique without it getting personal.
Why does my site use the name "Slate Hill"? It's the name of my little s-corp that I operate under and a play on my last name, Wanberg. "Wan" means "pale," but an older meaning gives us something more like "colorless" or "desaturated," or even "dark." Slate is a dark, desaturated blue, one of my favorite colors. And "berg" is a Germanic word for "hill" or "mountain."
When I'm not building for the web, you'll likely find me reading, playing board games, creating art, or making custom teas.
I work best with agencies and organizations who value quality work, thoughtful implementation, and sustainable partnerships. If that sounds like your team, I'd like to hear what you're working on.