Digital Accessibility Contractor

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, the Digital Accessibility Contractor will develop frameworks and standards for accessibility initiatives in higher education, transforming challenges into actionable proposals and leading training sessions for stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Develop practical frameworks such as checklists and matrices to streamline accessibility efforts
• Transform vague accessibility challenges into clear proposals with actionable steps for resolution
• Create and promote standards for consistent digital accessibility practices among faculty and staff

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital accessibility, including proficiency in VPAT analysis and interpretation
• Skilled in identifying and diagnosing accessibility issues with practical experience in testing and assessments
• Proven ability to design and deliver training sessions and support stakeholders through educational initiatives
• Hands-on expertise in large-scale PDF and document remediation strategies and implementations
• Ability to evaluate, select, and recommend tools supporting document remediation workflows effectively