Accessibility Specialist
Introduction:
The Accessibility Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that digital products and services are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. They are responsible for conducting user testing sessions, executing usability labs, performing heuristic evaluations, mapping user journeys, and managing information architecture.
Responsibilities:
Implementing WCAG 2.2 Level AA requirements, focus management, keyboard navigation mechanics, and color contrast principles within visual layouts
Providing user research insights, interface design choices, and usability standards to technical team members, developers, and agency stakeholders
Front-end engineering experience writing semantic HTML5 and modern, responsive CSS/SASS
Working in Angular or MVC .NET framework environments
Utilizing U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) for design consistency
Conducting User Experience Research, Usability testing, Usability labs, Heuristic evaluation, User journey mapping, and Persona development
Creating information architecture, conducting Card sorting, Wireframing, Interactive prototyping, UX design, and ensuring WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance
Ensuring focus management, keyboard navigation mechanics, and color contrast requirements are met
Performing accessibility auditing and providing technical communication on accessibility issues
Understanding the difference between Design system and its usage
Requirements:
Required Skills:
Proficient in WCAG guidelines and implementing accessibility standards
Experience in User Experience Research, Usability testing, and Persona development
Knowledge of User journey mapping and Heuristic evaluation
Ability to work with information architecture and conduct Card sorting
Front-end development experience with HTML5, CSS/SASS
Preferred Skills:
Experience in Angular or MVC .NET framework environments
Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
Experience in Interactive prototyping and UX design
Understanding of Accessibility auditing and technical communication