Section 508 Compliance Specialist

Job Summary

Ensuring compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the full-time remote Section 508 Compliance Specialist will evaluate and enhance the accessibility of digital products and educational materials for the Veterans Health Administration, collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the content development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review digital products, educational videos, and multimedia content for compliance with Section 508 and Federal accessibility standards
• Evaluate and ensure accessibility features in multimedia products, including captions and audio descriptions, throughout the content development lifecycle
• Provide guidance and technical assistance on Section 508 requirements and maintain documentation of accessibility reviews and compliance status

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Communications, Digital Media, Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, or a related discipline
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting Section 508 compliance or digital accessibility initiatives
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and remediating digital content for compliance with Federal accessibility standards