Overview
Remote
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Skills
WCAG 2.1 AA REMEDIATION
PDF REMEDIATION
508
ADA
ACCESSIBILITY TESTING
UX
DOCUMENT ACCESSIBILITY REMEDIATION SPECIALIST
Job Details
DPP is seeking a Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist for a remote opportunity in Columbia, SC.
Work arrangement:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Carolyn at to learn more about this position (#25-00706).
Work arrangement:
- Fully remote nationwide; must be comfortable working Eastern time.
- W2 position; 6 months, with possibility of extension
- Some travel may be required (less than 25%)
- Due to the newly issued Americans with Disabilities Act regulations relating to web accessibility, the Client is looking for a Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist to assist with the process of assessing and remediating its web content, specifically, content offered in .docx and .pdf format.
- The Client offers hundreds of court forms to assist litigants with accessing the South Carolina court system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing and remediating existing court forms in fillable Word and PDF formats for compliance with WCAG 2.1AA as applied through WCAG2ICT.
- The Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and remediating digital documents (Word and PDF) to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
- This role requires deep hands-on knowledge of document tagging, alt text, reading order, and screen reader compatibility. Working independently, they will ensure large volumes of documents achieve full ADA compliance and pass accessibility validation tools and assistive technology testing.
- The Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist will work to assess and remediate Word and PDF files provided by court administration to ensure their compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines as applied through WCAG2ICT.
- They will be responsible for tracking the status of each form they are assigned.
- 7-12 years of experience in document accessibility testing and remediation
- 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Word WCAG 2.1 AA Remediation (styles, headings, alt text, reading order)
- 3+ years PDF WCAG 2.1 AA Remediation Experience (tagging, logical structure, forms, links)
- 3+ years of experience with accessibility testing tools
- Ability to research laws, analyze policies and procedures, and interpret complex regulations
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving solutions to bring the Client into compliance
- Collaborate with diverse teams with various teams to ensure compliance
- Proficient with relevant technology such as compliance management software and accessibility tools
- Manage sensitive information and situations
- Ability to train staff on creating compliant documents
- Microsoft Word (styles, headings, alt text, reading order)
- PDF (tagging, logical structure, forms, links)
- Experience with court forms or orders
- UX compliance
- CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies)
- International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ADS (Accessible Document Specialist) certification
- Appropriate education and work experience accepted
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Carolyn at to learn more about this position (#25-00706).
Authorized US Worker - Those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D
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