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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Specialist to join our dedicated team. The Accessibility Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that our digital products, including websites, mobile applications, and software, are accessible to all users, particularly those with disabilities. This role involves evaluating existing digital assets, providing recommendations for improvements, and collaborating closely with designers, developers, and content creators to implement accessibility best practices.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Section 508, and other relevant international accessibility standards. You will be responsible for conducting accessibility audits, usability testing, and providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Additionally, you will be expected to stay current with evolving accessibility standards, technologies, and best practices, and to educate and train internal teams on accessibility principles.
Your role will also involve advocating for accessibility within the organization, ensuring that accessibility considerations are integrated into the product development lifecycle from the earliest stages. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accessibility compliance and to enhance user experience for individuals with disabilities. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining documentation related to accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and will be comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify accessibility barriers and propose effective solutions.
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating digital experiences that are accessible to everyone. As an Accessibility Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve this goal, ensuring that our products are inclusive and usable by all individuals, regardless of their abilities.
If you are passionate about accessibility, committed to improving digital experiences for all users, and have the skills and experience required to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to create accessible, inclusive digital environments that empower all users to engage fully and independently.
Responsibilities
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- Provide detailed reports and actionable recommendations for accessibility improvements.
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and content creators to implement accessibility best practices.
- Stay current with evolving accessibility standards, technologies, and best practices.
- Educate and train internal teams on accessibility principles and guidelines.
- Advocate for accessibility within the organization and integrate accessibility considerations into the product development lifecycle.
- Create and maintain documentation related to accessibility guidelines, standards, and best practices.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as an Accessibility Specialist or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA, and Section 508.
- Experience conducting accessibility audits and usability testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies such as screen readers and speech recognition software.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience conducting accessibility audits?
- What tools and methods do you use to evaluate digital accessibility?
- How do you stay updated with the latest accessibility standards and best practices?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging accessibility issue you encountered and how you resolved it?
- How do you approach educating and training teams on accessibility principles?
