Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
Value Innovation Labs, Phila, PA, United States
Overview
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite). We are seeking a
Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
to serve as the
technical and strategic leader
for advancing enterprise-wide accessibility across city digital platforms. This role will drive accessibility frameworks, governance, and long-term compliance aligned with
WCAG 2.1 AA standards . Responsibilities
Evaluate current accessibility landscape and define enterprise roadmap & framework Identify non-compliant digital assets (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) Establish SOPs for accessible digital content creation and publishing Build and implement automated & manual accessibility testing workflows Integrate accessibility validation into CI/CD pipelines and QA processes Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors Provide ongoing advisory, training, and governance for long-term accessibility adoption Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in digital accessibility (auditing, remediation, program development) Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA, Section 508, ADA Title II Strong experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, screen readers, etc.) Proven experience building enterprise accessibility frameworks and governance models Hands-on experience with accessibility tools (axe, Lighthouse, etc.) and CI/CD integration Experience with City, State, or Federal Government agencies (highly preferred) Mobile app accessibility testing experience Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress and government tech ecosystems IAAP certifications (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, WAS) or equivalent Experience in inclusive design, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language strategies Immediate joiners strongly preferred
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Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite). We are seeking a
Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist
to serve as the
technical and strategic leader
for advancing enterprise-wide accessibility across city digital platforms. This role will drive accessibility frameworks, governance, and long-term compliance aligned with
WCAG 2.1 AA standards . Responsibilities
Evaluate current accessibility landscape and define enterprise roadmap & framework Identify non-compliant digital assets (websites, applications, PDFs, forms, kiosks) Establish SOPs for accessible digital content creation and publishing Build and implement automated & manual accessibility testing workflows Integrate accessibility validation into CI/CD pipelines and QA processes Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external vendors Provide ongoing advisory, training, and governance for long-term accessibility adoption Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in digital accessibility (auditing, remediation, program development) Deep expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA, Section 508, ADA Title II Strong experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, screen readers, etc.) Proven experience building enterprise accessibility frameworks and governance models Hands-on experience with accessibility tools (axe, Lighthouse, etc.) and CI/CD integration Experience with City, State, or Federal Government agencies (highly preferred) Mobile app accessibility testing experience Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress and government tech ecosystems IAAP certifications (CPAC, CPWA, CPACC, WAS) or equivalent Experience in inclusive design, user research with people with disabilities, and plain-language strategies Immediate joiners strongly preferred
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