Web Accessibility Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an experienced

Web Accessibility Consultant

to support a large, complex public-sector digital environment. The consultant will be responsible for identifying web accessibility issues, advising on remediation, and—critically—helping establish

repeatable processes, standards, and resources

to ensure accessibility is embedded into future design, development, and content workflows.

This engagement focuses on both

immediate accessibility improvements

and

long-term sustainability

, enabling internal teams to proactively prevent accessibility issues going forward.

Key Responsibilities

Accessibility Audits & Issue Identification

Conduct accessibility assessments of public-facing websites and digital applications using

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2

standards.

Identify and document accessibility issues related to:

Navigation and information structure

Keyboard and assistive technology access

Color contrast, typography, and visual design

Forms, interactive elements, and media

Content and document accessibility (including PDFs and downloadable resources)

Prioritize issues based on risk, user impact, and remediation complexity.

Remediation Guidance & Quality Review

Provide clear, actionable remediation guidance for developers, designers, and content authors.

Collaborate with technical teams to review fixes and validate accessibility improvements.

Support accessibility testing during development and prior to release.

Process, Standards & Resource Development

· Design scalable accessibility processes that integrate into:

Design and UX workflows

Development and QA practices

Content creation and publishing cycles

Create reusable resources, including:

Accessibility checklists and standards

Design and development guidelines

Content authoring best practices

Testing protocols and documentation

Recommend tools and governance practices to support ongoing compliance.

Training & Enablement

Support knowledge transfer through guidance, documentation, and light training for internal teams.

Help build internal capacity to identify, address, and prevent accessibility issues independently.

Reporting & Communication

Produce audit findings, remediation summaries, and executive-level updates.

Track progress over the engagement and flag risks or dependencies early.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience conducting

web accessibility audits

in large, multi-site environments.

Strong working knowledge of

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2

, ARIA, and inclusive design principles.

Experience working with designers, developers, QA, and content teams.

Ability to translate accessibility requirements into practical implementation guidance.

Experience creating standards, documentation, and repeatable processes.

Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, NVDA, VoiceOver).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting

K–12, education, government, or public-sector organizations

.

Knowledge of

ADA, Section 508

, and public-sector accessibility requirements.

Experience working within CMS platforms and enterprise web ecosystems.

Experience navigating large stakeholder groups and governance models.

Engagement Details

Duration:

6 months (February–July)

Location:

Fully remote

Start Date:

February (flexible)

Work Style:

Project-based, collaborative, outcomes-focused