Building a Barrier-Free Digital World
At Digital Accessibility For All (DAFA), we help organizations turn accessibility requirements into digital experiences. As AODA and WCAG experts we deliver practical solutions for websites, documents, graphics and digital products.
We partner with:
- Public sector organizations
- Healthcare and education institutions
- Communications and digital teams
- Content creators and document authors
Why DAFA?
We are registered Certified Professionals in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). With over 20 years of combined experience we address accessibility issues and help you to sustain integration throughout your organization.
We provide:
- Practical solutions
- Organizational planning
- Tools and education that build internal confidence
- Clear guidance aligned with AODA and WCAG
- Sustainable change, not one-time fixes
The result is more than compliance: it’s better digital experiences for everyone.
Meet our Founders
Denise Philpott
Denise is a Digital Strategy Leader with over 15 years of experience developing brands and digital communications within the health care industry. From human-centered design and stakeholder engagement to technical implementation and governance she is an expert at managing large-scale transformation.
Denise is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (cert. NDCPACC13611) with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and holds a micro certification in Digital Accessibility from Toronto Metropolitan University. Also holding two specialized degrees in Fine Arts and Industrial Design, she brings in-depth understanding of strategic foresight and complex problem-solving to public sector spaces.
Denise's story in her own words:
In 2021, I experienced a physical injury that required a lengthy recovery. It tested my resilience and my ability to adapt when I suddenly found myself navigating a world that wasn’t built for me. Spaces I once moved through with ease became Herculean climbs. Systems I had never questioned became obstacles.
While I masked my pain and resisted accepting my “new normal,” I gained something far more valuable — lived empathy. I came to understand, in a deeply personal way, the reality faced by the 1 in 3 Canadian workers who will experience a period of disability lasting longer than 90 days.
That experience changed how I think about the digital spaces I build. While accessibility had always been a core part of delivering a strong user experience, it stopped being just a marker of good practice. It became a source of embedding dignity, inclusion, and an invitation for full participation.
And while I recovered, the impact stayed with me, and I wanted to understand more.
Since then, I have documented how digital accessibility compliance translates into everyday, real-world experiences to better understand what it truly means to meet audiences with dignity.
Emily Bullas
Emily Bullas is a Strategic Communicator, Digital Accessibility Specialist, and User Experience Designer with a deep commitment to building a more inclusive digital world.
With an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Media and Film as her foundation, Emily has built a career at the intersection of UX design, public sector communications, and digital transformation. She brings over fourteen years of experience leading accessibility-focused initiatives, with deep expertise in AODA and WCAG standards, content governance, and inclusive design practices.
Emily is known for translating complex accessibility requirements into practical, scalable solutions, helping organizations move beyond compliance to create digital experiences that are intuitive, equitable, and genuinely user-centered.
Emily's story, in her own words:
My passion for digital accessibility is deeply personal.
Later in life, my grandmother lost her hearing and was suddenly forced to navigate a world that wasn’t built with her in mind. Watching her adapt while still holding onto her curiosity, joy, and love for life left a lasting impression on me. It made me realize how essential it is for people to be able to fully connect, communicate, and participate in their communities.
That experience continues to shape how I think about access, inclusion, and the responsibility we all share to remove barriers wherever we can.
That’s why Denise and I founded Digital Accessibility For All (DAFA). We believe accessibility isn’t just a requirement—it’s an opportunity to make the internet better for everyone.
When digital spaces are designed with accessibility in mind, more people can participate, contribute, and belong. At DAFA, we’re committed to sharing knowledge, driving meaningful change, and helping organizations build truly inclusive digital experiences.