Location:
Remote in USA
Mandatory Criteria:
- Individual should be in USA and should be authorized to work in USA.
- Experience: Proficiency in accessibility consulting and testing tools.
Please read this carefully- Candidates should meet the mandatory criteria to be eligible for consideration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits on digital properties (websites, mobile apps, software, etc.) and to identify compliance gaps and barriers for people with disabilities.
- Perform manual and automated testing using accessibility tools, such as screen readers, browser extensions, and keyboard navigation, to evaluate accessibility and usability.
- Exposure to VPAT, ACR and automated tools like WAVE and Google lighthouse.
- Provide expert guidance and actionable recommendations to clients on how to improve accessibility, addressing both technical and design challenges.
- Work closely with design, development, and product teams to ensure that accessibility is integrated into the planning, design, and implementation stages of projects.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on accessibility best practices, including creating accessible content, coding for accessibility, and testing for compliance.
- Create detailed reports outlining the findings from accessibility audits and testing, including specific recommendations, timelines for improvements, and any compliance issues.
- Stay up to date with the latest accessibility laws and regulations (e.g., ADA, WCAG, Section 508) and advise clients on how to maintain or achieve compliance.
- Help organizations create long-term accessibility strategies and roadmaps to ensure ongoing compliance and to improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities.
- Advise on improving the overall user experience (UX) for people with disabilities, ensuring that digital and physical spaces are easy to navigate and use for all individuals.
- IAAP Certification (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)) is highly preferred.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in accessibility consulting or related roles (e.g., UX/UI design, web development, digital accessibility).
- Proficiency in accessibility testing tools and software. (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse, JAWS, NVDA).
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web development practices related to accessibility.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess accessibility issues and create effective solutions.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and client expectations.
For more details on our Accessibility consultant services, please refer following URL.
https://www.skynettechnologies.com/web-accessibility-consultant