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Digital Accessibility Specialist

Talent Groups, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Job Title: ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist (Contract) Location: Phoenix Arizona 85007 Job type: Hybrid (Primarily Remote; Occasional Onsite Meetings Required) Duration: 3–4 Weeks Hours: 10–20 Hours per Week

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced

ADA Digital Accessibility Specialist

to support short-term remediation and compliance efforts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all digital content published by agency stakeholders complies with

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

standards, including public-facing websites and service-related documents. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in accessibility remediation across multiple content formats and a strong working knowledge of web accessibility standards such as

WCAG . Key Responsibilities Interpret and apply federal and state accessibility regulations, including ADA and WCAG guidelines Perform accessibility remediation and validation of digital content to ensure compliance Review, edit, and convert content into accessible formats across multiple platforms, including: Website and CMS (Content Management System) content Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets PDF documents (tagging, reading order, structure fixes, etc.) Conduct accessibility testing using automated and manual tools Collaborate with agency stakeholders to ensure accessibility standards are understood and implemented Provide recommendations and guidance on best practices for maintaining accessibility compliance Required Qualifications Proven experience in

digital accessibility remediation

across web and document formats Strong understanding of

WCAG 2.x guidelines

and ADA compliance requirements Hands-on expertise in remediating: PDFs (tagging, structure, screen reader compatibility) Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel) Experience working with

Content Management xywuqvp Systems (CMS) , preferably Drupal Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., screen readers, Axe, WAVE, Adobe Acrobat Pro) Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working with government agencies or public-sector digital content Accessibility certifications (e.g., CPACC, WAS) are a plus Additional Requirements Must be available for occasional onsite meetings (local candidates only) Work will primarily be performed remotely Ability to pass a background check is required