Accessibility Specialist (497 State Street Rochester NY 14608)

Duties

• Respond to information and referral requests related to information on architectural, communications, digital, and programmatic accessibility.
• Thoroughly review architectural plans to assess compliance with accessibility standards, identify potential accessibility issues, and recommend solutions that comply with legal requirements.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and technical assistance on architectural, communications, digital, and programmatic accessibility matters.
• Prepare reports and documentation outlining accessibility issues, findings, and recommendations.
• Promote awareness of accessibility issues and best practices.
• Aid disabled individuals in determining their options for addressing access barriers.
• Represent the organization in public meetings ensuring compliance with legal requirements while working to advance equitable access for people with disabilities.
• Cook up the Access Club, an advocacy group of disabled individuals who are interested in accessibility issues and work to make our community more accessible. This includes recruiting members, coordinating weekly meetings, assisting in notification of legal violations, and coordinating advocacy which includes direct action.
• Provide training and education on accessibility principles and best practices.
• Engage in community outreach to educate individuals with disabilities, their families, and others about our efforts to improve accessibility and inform them about services available through RCIL and our partner organizations.
• Completely, accurately and contemporaneously document all services and activities in the organization’s documentation system.
• Prepare written reports as requested.
• Produce content for the newsletter, website and social media on architectural, communications, digital, and programmatic accessibility.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or three years of experience in a related field, including architectural design, construction, or accessibility consulting.
  • An understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act, International Building Code (IBC), and other relevant accessibility standards.
  • Experience with accessibility inspections and plan review and/or digital accessibility is preferred.
  • Professional and lived experience may be considered in lieu of academic credentials.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent personal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong time management skills with a proven ability to be punctual and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to the mission and work of RCIL.

Language Required

None

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

1-2 years