Accessibility Specialist

Job Summary

Accessibility Specialist, a remote contract position responsible for the creation, remediation, and validation of accessible digital documents, focusing on PDF remediation and compliance with accessibility standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Remediate PDF documents and digital files to meet accessibility standards (WCAG and Section 508)
• Conduct accessibility audits and document compliance issues with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve accessibility issues and ensure compliance across various content types

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• 2-5 years of experience in creating and remediating accessible digital documents
• Strong knowledge of WCAG (2.1 or 2.2) and Section 508 standards
• Experience with accessibility and remediation software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook)
• Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits and contributing to VPATs and ACRs
• Familiarity with document creation tools such as Adobe InDesign, Google apps, and Microsoft Word