What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Consultant position at Talent Groups?
Role: Digital Accessibility Specialist
Location: Boston, MA
Contract
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Digital Accessibility Specialist to join our team and support the enhancement of web accessibility, usability, and user experience across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accessibility standards, experience conducting audits, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure digital content is inclusive and compliant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, including:
- Conducting accessibility audits and generating findings reports.
- Applying organizational best practices and developing accessibility strategies or policies.
- Providing management with recommendations to improve accessibility.
- Proficient in identifying compliance issues and providing solutions aligned with accessibility guidelines and regulations.
- Manage, edit, and maintain web content while ensuring adherence to accessibility, usability, and user experience best practices.
- Ensure digital compliance with accessibility laws and standards, including WCAG 2.1 (A and AA), Title II of the ADA, and Plain Language laws.
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits on websites, content, and applications; document findings and collaborate with developers to address issues.
- Utilize accessibility testing tools such as WAVE Toolbar, ARC Toolkit, Accessibility Insights for Web, WebAIM Contrast Checker, and others.
- Test digital products using assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and ZoomText.
- Research industry standards and best practices; analyze data to develop solutions and produce clear, concise reports.
