Accessibility Partners is hiring–are you a fit for an inclusive and dynamic work environment? We advocate increasing accessibility of technology for people of all abilities. We hope you can join our team!

Title:  Accessibility Specialist Telework Contractor/Consultant Position

E-mail your resume to: HR@AccessibilityPartners.com

Job Description:

An established website and software Accessibility Consulting Firm is seeking a Section 508 and Accessibility Specialist.  In this role candidates will provide accessibility subject matter expertise and accessibility testing support. This is a contract/consultant telework position with some travel required.  This position requires an analytical mind and the ability to take on the perspective of people with all abilities.

Skills and Experience

• Understand general accessibility and usability design principles for web sites, web applications, and electronic documents (e.g., PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to demonstrate a deep knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.0

Be capable of conducting comprehensive accessibility testing  to include but not limited to assistive technology products and test tools especially JAWS, MAGic, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, manual reviews; keyboard only; color sampling; and screen reader reviews

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing of web sites, web applications, software, hardware and electronic content with semi-automated testing tools, manual evaluation tools, and with assistive technologies.
• Conduct a walkthrough of the software or web application describing what is on the screen and assist in assessing what functions and features are accessible which are not.
• Capture screenshots of problem areas including testing tool information and add them to written reports with descriptive alternative text.
• Well-versed in a variety of common accessibility barriers people with disabilities experience
• Have excellent task management and organizational skills and be able to work collaboratively and productively alone and with diverse teams.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze the accessibility features of web sites, software applications, web applications, content, hardware testing, as well as, mobile applications.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting identified deviations and suggesting potential solutions for accessibility violations
• Review and provide Section 508 Product Assessments, Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPATs)
• Define and improve processes and guidelines for creating accessible web sites and applications.
• Document remediation (for example PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Experience and Education Requirements

• A. or B.S. in computer science, information technology, human computer interaction, or related field considered an advantage. Equivalent experience accepted.

E-mail your resume to: HR@AccessibilityPartners.com