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@Jacques Balolage

Jacques Balolage

Deaf Leader | Financial Analyst | DEI & Leadership Certified | Disability & Clim...
DRC, Goma, street 168 Uvira, Himbi gan.org.uk/changemakers/jacques-balolage Joined November 2025
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Deaf Leader | Financial Analyst | DEI & Leadership Certified | Disability & Climate Advocate | Aspiring Accessible Web Developer (WCAG)

I am a Deaf leader working at the intersect... Show more

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designaccounting

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HTML5, CSS3
JavaScript (currently learning)
Git & GitHub (project management and collaboration)
Web accessibility tools (ANDI, contrast testing, WCAG audits)
Basic knowledge of inclusive UX/UI design

Currently Exploring

Trusted Tester (digital accessibility - Section 508 / WCAG)
GDG Vienna Study (tech and innovation community)
User-centered accessible web development
Digital inclusion in humanitarian contexts

Achievements

Published articles on disability rights and leadership in conflict settings
Community engagement in the DRC (Goma, Bukavu, etc.) on disability, sexuality, and social justice
Participation in international leadership programs (e.g., Kectil Leadership)
Advocacy for inclusion and accessibility in local communities

Fun Fact

One day, while testing a website, I realized the “important” button was invisible… except to those who didn’t need it.
Since then, I’ve made it my mission to create experiences where no one is left out even by accident.

Random Dev Quote

”Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute.”
Harold Abelson
Joined: 5 months (since Nov 7, 2025)
Full Name: Jacques Balolage
Headline:
About: Deaf Leader | Financial Analyst | DEI & Leadership Certified | Disability & Climate Advocate | Aspiring Accessible Web Developer (WCAG)

I am a Deaf leader working at the intersection of social justice, inclusion, and sustainable development. With a background in financial analysis and certification in leadership and DEI, I focus on amplifying marginalized voices especially persons with disabilities in conflict-affected settings.

Currently, I am exploring accessible web development to build inclusive digital solutions aligned with WCAG standards and adapted to African contexts.
Location: DRC, Goma, street 168 Uvira, Himbi
Website: https://gan.org.uk/changemakers/jacques-balolage
Languges & Tools: HTML5, CSS3
JavaScript (currently learning)
Git & GitHub (project management and collaboration)
Web accessibility tools (ANDI, contrast testing, WCAG audits)
Basic knowledge of inclusive UX/UI design
Currently Exploring: Trusted Tester (digital accessibility - Section 508 / WCAG)
GDG Vienna Study (tech and innovation community)
User-centered accessible web development
Digital inclusion in humanitarian contexts
Achievements: Published articles on disability rights and leadership in conflict settings
Community engagement in the DRC (Goma, Bukavu, etc.) on disability, sexuality, and social justice
Participation in international leadership programs (e.g., Kectil Leadership)
Advocacy for inclusion and accessibility in local communities
Fun Fact: One day, while testing a website, I realized the “important” button was invisible… except to those who didn’t need it.
Since then, I’ve made it my mission to create experiences where no one is left out even by accident.
Random Dev Quote: ”Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute.”
                                              Harold Abelson
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