ADA Accessibility Compliance Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Review, test, and remediate digital and physical forms to ensure compliance with ADA, 508 Regulations, and WCAG guidelines.
• Convert existing forms into accessible formats, including PDF, HTML, and Microsoft Office documents.
• Conduct accessibility audits using tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and content creators to ensure accessibility is integrated into the form design process.
• Provide training and guidance on best practices for creating accessible forms.
• Stay updated on accessibility laws, standards, and evolving best practices throughout the project.
• Work with Department of Revenue (DOR) and agency web compliance teams to implement accessibility improvements across platforms.
• Document accessibility processes and compliance efforts.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ADA, 508 Regulations, WCAG (2.1 and above), and other accessibility regulations.
• Experience remediating PDFs, Word documents, and web-based forms for accessibility.
• Proficiency in accessibility testing tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, WAVE, Axe, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and ARIA for form accessibility improvements.
• Ability to provide accessibility training and support to teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification, or other accessibility certifications.
• Experience working in government compliance.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and their impact on user experience.