The client is looking for Accessibility Subject Matter Expert with at least seven years of experience to support digital accessibility readiness. The position requires a balance of deep knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA) requirements along with strong testing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Consult and assist the the client in remediation efforts on a wide range of digital public facing content, including ? web, documents, multimedia, forms, and enterprise systems ?
- Work within guidelines developed by leadership to ensure the accessibility program aligns with compliance standards ? and best practices in optimizing user experience.
- Participate in requirements analysis ? to align business needs with accessible design
- Assist in development of operational procedures based on accessibility standards and established processes.
- Provide technical guidance to content creators on accessible design and best practices to optimize user experience in web-based materials and other digital content. Test public-facing content in conventional formats (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint) and websites with assistive technologies ? (JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack, VoiceOver, Adobe Acrobat, PAC) and automated tools (axe, WAVE, WorldSpace) ? and advise on proper testing protocols.
- Conduct accessibility audits ? for websites, documents in various formats, including PDFs and forms, and generate reports regarding compliance with ? Section 508, WCAG 2.0/2.1 (AA/AAA).
- Create detailed accessibility reports with actionable recommendations for the client.
- Identify inaccessible content and/or other issues, then assist organization to support remediation efforts.
- Provide training to internal teams to support accessible content creation ? for accessibility standards and tools. Develop supporting materials.
- Conduct Office Hours to support content developers.
- Create accessible templates to assist content creators in streamlining their processes.
- Assist with requests and inquiries related to digital accessibility from the public ensuring timely and effective responses.
Qualifications
- 7+ years ? of experience in digital accessibility or related fields
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- Strong knowledge of ? WCAG 2.1 AA, ? Section 508, and ? ADA Title II.
- Hands-on remediation experience with ? documents, web, and multimedia ? content.
- Proficiency with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structure through cross-functional
- collaboration and stakeholder communications.
- Commitment to improving access to digital services for diverse court users, including individuals with disabilities.
- Strong communications skills – both written and verbal. Ability to write and communicate with all levels of the the client, including leadership.
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