Join the Collective

You don't need another course.
You need someone in your corner.

The Barrier-Free Collective is a small, private monthly membership for small business owners who are done figuring out their website and digital presence alone.

Join the Collective

Sound Familiar?

You know your website needs work. You've probably known for a while.

Illustration of Small business owner looking confused while trying to manage information on a laptop

But between running your business, serving your clients, and handling everything else on your plate — figuring out what to fix, how to fix it, and whether you're even doing it right keeps getting pushed to the back burner.

You've tried courses. You've Googled the answers. You've watched the tutorials.

And you're still not sure if what you're doing is actually working — or if you're missing something important.

What you actually need is someone who will look at what you're building and tell you the truth. Not a generic checklist. Not a pre-recorded module. A real answer, for your actual situation.

That's what the Barrier-Free Collective is.

What the Barrier-Free Collective is

Once a month, you get 60 minutes of live access to Shawna Barnes — barrier-free design consultant, educator, and the person who will give you a straight answer without making you feel like you should have already known.

Bring your website. Bring your content. Bring the thing you've been second-guessing for three months. Put yourself in the hot seat and walk away knowing exactly what to do next.

Between calls, you have access to a private community of fellow small business owners who are doing the same work you are — and a growing vault of tools, checklists, and resources you can use immediately.

This is not a course. There's no curriculum, no modules, no homework. It's a place to bring your real work and get real feedback, every single month.

What's included every month

One 60-minute live Group Office Hours call on Zoom
Hot seat opportunities for live feedback on your website, content, or strategy
Call recordings with captions, transcript, and written recaps posted within 72 hours
Access to the private Barrier-Free Collective community
A growing member resource vault — checklists, swipe files, templates, and tools
Priority placement when you request a paid audit
Rate lock — your monthly rate never increases as long as you stay enrolled
10% discount on all Learn With S. Barnes Designs courses
First access to new tools, frameworks, and beta content before they go public

This is for you if...

You're a small business owner, solopreneur, or creative who manages your own website
You want honest, actionable feedback — not cheerleading
You want practical guidance instead of technical mumbo jumbo
You learn better in small groups than in large courses or solo
You're ready to stop guessing and start making real progress
You want connection with other business owners who get it

This might NOT be a good fit for you if...

You're looking for done-for-you services
You want a one-size-fits-all solution
You're not ready to show up and do the work

About Shawna

Shawna Barnes is a barrier-free design consultant, educator, and the founder of S. Barnes Designs. She works with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives who want their digital presence to work for everyone — including the people who need it most.

She doesn't teach you the tool. She teaches you the thinking.

The Barrier-Free Collective is the only way to get ongoing, direct access to Shawna outside of 1:1 consulting.

Shawna in a teal sleeveless top pointing to the side with a playful expression, wearing black-and-white cat-eye glasses in her home office.

A Few Quick Facts

Founder of S. Barnes Designs, LLC
Author of "Barrier-Free Web Design"
Barrier-Free Design consultant, educator, and speaker
Creator of the Barrier-Free Design Model (BFDM)
Trainer for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives
Known for making accessibility practical, approachable, and jargon-free
Built and maintained websites for over a decade — the technical foundation behind everything she teaches
Service-Disabled Combat Veteran, using lived experience to inform her practice

$147/month

Cancel anytime. Your rate locks the moment you join.

Space is limited to 15 members.

Join the Collective

Getting Started Cohort graduate? A graduate rate is available exclusively for cohort alumni. The Getting Started Cohort opens July 8, 2026.

Explore the "Getting Started Cohort"

A single hour with a consultant who knows your business can run $150–$300. For $147/month you get a dedicated hour every month, a community, a resource vault, and a direct line to someone who will tell you the truth — for less than the cost of one advisory session.

Still have questions?

Reach out at support@sbarnesdesigns.com — Shawna reads every email.

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Contact Information

PO Box 430
Cable, WI 54821

Phone: 715-558-1861

info@sbarnesdesigns.com

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