Digital Accessibility Specialist
Value Innovation Labs, Phila, PA, United States
Overview
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite) We are looking for a
Digital Accessibility Specialist
with strong expertise in
accessible document remediation
to support city-wide compliance initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring digital documents meet
WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards . Responsibilities
Audit, remediate, and validate digital documents (PDFs, Word, Excel, forms, reports) Ensure compliance using tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC Client Develop and expand accessible document standards, templates, and style guides Define tagging structures, remediation workflows, and QA checklists Conduct ongoing QA reviews and track remediation progress Collaborate with internal teams to promote accessible document practices Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in document accessibility remediation (PDF tagging, forms, structure optimization) Expert proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro (tags panel, reading order, accessibility checker) Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA (ISO 14289), Section 508, ADA Title II Experience creating accessible templates in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) Understanding of screen reader behavior across platforms Experience with government agencies (City/State/Federal) on accessibility initiatives Familiarity with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA) for end-user testing Certifications such as DHS Trusted Tester or IAAP (ADS) Experience with document management systems and batch remediation workflows Visa: US Citizen preferred; GC, H1B, TN also considered Immediate joiners highly preferred Interested candidates or referrals — please share resumes before the deadline!
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Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite) We are looking for a
Digital Accessibility Specialist
with strong expertise in
accessible document remediation
to support city-wide compliance initiatives. This role focuses on ensuring digital documents meet
WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards . Responsibilities
Audit, remediate, and validate digital documents (PDFs, Word, Excel, forms, reports) Ensure compliance using tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, and PAC Client Develop and expand accessible document standards, templates, and style guides Define tagging structures, remediation workflows, and QA checklists Conduct ongoing QA reviews and track remediation progress Collaborate with internal teams to promote accessible document practices Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in document accessibility remediation (PDF tagging, forms, structure optimization) Expert proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro (tags panel, reading order, accessibility checker) Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA (ISO 14289), Section 508, ADA Title II Experience creating accessible templates in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PDF) Understanding of screen reader behavior across platforms Experience with government agencies (City/State/Federal) on accessibility initiatives Familiarity with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA) for end-user testing Certifications such as DHS Trusted Tester or IAAP (ADS) Experience with document management systems and batch remediation workflows Visa: US Citizen preferred; GC, H1B, TN also considered Immediate joiners highly preferred Interested candidates or referrals — please share resumes before the deadline!
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