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ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST (Contract)

As an Accessibility Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective creation, remediation, and validation of accessible digital documents and materials. Your work will focus heavily on PDF remediation and the development of accessible files that meet established accessibility standards. You will collaborate with production and content teams to support accessibility compliance across a range of educational and digital products.

This is a remote, contract-based role. Selected candidates will join a vetted contractor pool and will be engaged on a project-by-project basis as work becomes available.


Responsibilities

  • Remediate PDF documents and other digital files to meet accessibility standards (WCAG and Section 508).
  • Create accessible documents from source files (e.g., InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, HTML).
  • Conduct accessibility audits and document compliance issues with clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Perform quality assurance self- and peer-checks to validate accessibility compliance prior to delivery.
  • Write Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) using Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs).
  • Collaborate with production artists, designers, and project managers to resolve accessibility issues.
  • Interpret and apply accessibility requirements across a variety of content types, including eLearning assets.
  • Stay current with accessibility standards, tools, and best practices.

Experience, Education & Certifications

  • 2–5 years of experience creating and remediating accessible digital documents (required).
  • Strong working knowledge of WCAG (2.1 or 2.2) and Section 508 standards.
  • Experience using accessibility and remediation software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, axesPDF, PAC, screen readers such as JAWS or NVDA).
  • Demonstrated experience conducting accessibility audits and documenting findings.
  • Experience writing or contributing to VPATs and ACRs.
  • Familiarity with document creation tools such as Adobe InDesign, Google apps, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
  • ADS (Accessible Document Specialist) certification preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with math accessibility.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex specifications and standards.
  • Excellent written communication skills, particularly for documenting compliance and remediation work.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments with varying timelines.
  • A Google email account may be required to perform the role.

Tools and Requirements

  • Contractors must supply their own access to accessibility remediation and testing software.
  • Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely.
  • Ability to receive and respond to project-based assignments in a timely manner.

Application Requirements

  • Resume highlighting relevant accessibility and remediation experience.
  • Sample Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) previously completed by the applicant.

Leveling

  • Candidates may be placed as either Accessibility Specialist or Lead Accessibility Specialist based on experience, demonstrated skill, and assessment performance. Responsibilities and compensation will vary accordingly.

[Example] Rates

  • Hourly: $40–75 depending on experience, ADS-certified: $60–90/hr
  • Per-page: $3–10/pp for standard PDFs, $10–25/pp complex layouts with tables, heavy graphics, math
  • Per-page for remediation. Hourly for audits, consulting, and VPAT/ACR writing

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