Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist

Ensuring digital products are accessible and inclusive through assistive technology expertise and compliance with accessibility standards

Position Overview
We are looking for a knowledgeable Accessibility Specialist to lead efforts in making digital content, applications, and platforms accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. The role involves conducting accessibility audits, testing with assistive technologies, and guiding development teams to meet WCAG compliance and improve overall usability.

You will collaborate with designers, developers, and product owners to embed accessibility best practices throughout the digital product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Accessibility Audits & Compliance

• Perform comprehensive accessibility audits of websites, applications, and digital content against WCAG 2.1+ standards
• Use automated and manual testing tools to identify barriers and compliance gaps
• Document audit findings and recommend remediation strategies

Assistive Technology Testing

• Test digital products using screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), keyboard navigation, and other assistive devices
• Conduct user testing with individuals relying on assistive technologies to gather real-world feedback
• Identify and resolve navigation, focus, and interaction issues affecting accessibility

Guidance & Training

• Collaborate with design and development teams to incorporate accessibility best practices into workflows and code
• Develop and deliver training sessions, guidelines, and documentation on accessibility standards and tools
• Advocate for inclusive design principles across the organization

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track accessibility compliance over time and support continuous enhancement initiatives
• Stay current with evolving accessibility standards, legislation, and emerging assistive technologies
• Support policy development and governance related to digital accessibility

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in digital accessibility, usability testing, or assistive technology support
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 guidelines and related accessibility standards
• Proficiency with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Experience conducting manual accessibility audits and remediation planning
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical issues to diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience with frontend development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and ARIA roles
• Certification such as IAAP CPACC or WAS Specialist
• Familiarity with legal requirements such as ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549