Digital Accessibility Specialist :: Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid)
Ark Solutions, New York, New York, United States
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Duration:
4 months
Location:
Hybrid at Harrisburg, PA
Job Overview:
The Digital Accessibility Specialist will support an accessibility initiative by evaluating, testing, remediating, and creating digital content to ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and remediate digital documents (forms, PDFs, etc.) to meet guidelines and standards. Conduct manual and automated tests to verify compliance. Apply testing methodologies, including keyboard-only navigation and screen reader testing. Utilize automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS). Track and document all testing and remediation processes and results. Must-Have Skills and Experience:
2 years of digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation. Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion. Understanding of WCAG and Revised Section 508 Standards. Experience with assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText). Experience using automated accessibility testing tools. Ability to self-direct creation of test plans and documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Certifications:
Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification Accessible Technology Certified Professional Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Web Accessibility Specialist Certified Professional in Web Accessibility
Preferred Education:
2-year college degree or equivalent technical study.
Duration:
4 months
Location:
Hybrid at Harrisburg, PA
Job Overview:
The Digital Accessibility Specialist will support an accessibility initiative by evaluating, testing, remediating, and creating digital content to ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements.
Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and remediate digital documents (forms, PDFs, etc.) to meet guidelines and standards. Conduct manual and automated tests to verify compliance. Apply testing methodologies, including keyboard-only navigation and screen reader testing. Utilize automated accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS). Track and document all testing and remediation processes and results. Must-Have Skills and Experience:
2 years of digital accessibility testing, remediation, and digital content creation. Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion. Understanding of WCAG and Revised Section 508 Standards. Experience with assistive technologies (e.g., JAWS, VoiceOver, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText). Experience using automated accessibility testing tools. Ability to self-direct creation of test plans and documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Certifications:
Section 508 Trusted Tester Certification Accessible Technology Certified Professional Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies Web Accessibility Specialist Certified Professional in Web Accessibility
Preferred Education:
2-year college degree or equivalent technical study.