Sr. Accessibility Specialist

Position: Sr. Accessibility Specialist
Location: Chicago, Illinois or Houston, TX
Job ID: 170779

Job Overview:
The Sr. Accessibility Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring that digital products and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, adhering to relevant standards and regulations. This position requires a strong background in digital accessibility, a deep understanding of accessibility guidelines, and the ability to lead accessibility initiatives across diverse projects. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility into the design and development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and apply accessibility guidelines (WCAG, ADA/ACAA) to digital channels.
• Conduct comprehensive audits on digital channels (web/mobile) using both manual and automated testing to ensure compliance.
• Perform usability testing with assistive technologies and conduct user testing involving individuals with disabilities.
• Create and maintain documentation outlining accessibility guidelines, acceptance criteria, best practices, and standards.
• Provide training and guidance to development, design, and testing teams on creating accessible digital products.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, content creators, and other stakeholders to integrate accessibility into the design and development processes.
• Identify accessibility issues and provide detailed solutions to address them, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
• Evaluate and recommend accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies to improve testing efficiency.
• Advocate for the needs and perspectives of individuals with disabilities within the organization, promoting a culture of inclusivity.
• Generate reports on accessibility metrics and progress for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to accessibility, addressing any potential legal risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in digital accessibility, user experience (UX), or a related field.
• Experience conducting accessibility audits, evaluations, and implementing accessibility solutions.
• Proficiency in understanding and applying accessibility standards and guidelines, such as WCAG, ADA/ACAA.
• Familiarity with assistive technologies used by individuals with disabilities (e.g., VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ZoomText, TalkBack).
• Experience using accessibility testing tools and knowledge of best practices for testing digital products (e.g., Deque Axe tools).
• Understanding of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their impact on digital accessibility.
• Relevant certifications in digital accessibility, such as IAAP CPACC or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to advocate for accessibility principles and educate team members on best practices.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring accessibility requirements are met within project timelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying updated on evolving accessibility standards, guidelines, and technologies.
• Must be eligible to work without sponsorship.
• Local candidates to Houston or Chicago only - must be willing to work hybrid.

Preferred/Plus:

• Airline knowledge and familiarity with ACAA (Air Carrier Access Act).
• Experience developing for accessibility.
• Knowledge of web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA).
• Professional training in using assistive technologies or accessibility certifications.
• Experience conducting usability tests that include participants with accessibility challenges.
• Experience using assistive technology while working on products or similar products.

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Pay Range: $50-65/ HR W2

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