Ed Thrush

Background

About Ed Thrush

Ed Thrush is an accessibility expert. He has written policy for executives and requirements for software development in addition to guides for the public. Mr. Thrush has unique training abilities to create and deliver materials to technical and non-technical audiences. Publishing: • Accessibility For Everyone (Amazon) • Fix PDF Files For Accessibility (Amazon) • SSA Advanced Guide for Accessible PDF Documents (federal government book) • Probe (free science fiction novella - Smashwords) • Wormhole Theater (free science fiction short story - Smashwords) • Tutorials within government: JAWS, MAGic, Word Accessibility, PDF Accessibility, Section 508 Introduction, 508 Procurement, 508 in the SDLC, 508 for Programmers Ed Thrush Provided Accessibility For The Following: • Maryland State Government, IRS, SSA, CMS, VA, Prince Georges County Government MD, Maryland Judiciary. • 508 Legal: SSA technical adviser to benefits 508 lawsuit Large Projects: • $250M Interface contract for the ACA • $32M support for MS Office • Entire IRS support center redesign all IT for Verizon • HR & Timekeeping cloud system for all Maryland state employees Personal: Ed has been renovating a 107 year old colonial house. He is trained in carpentry and masonry.