508 Compliance Specialist
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Gritter FranconaDigital Accessibility
Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Florida, United States. Texas, United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting Section 508 compliance or digital accessibility initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Communications, Digital Media, Accessibility, Human-Computer Interaction, Education, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting Section 508 compliance or digital accessibility initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating and remediating digital content for compliance with Federal accessibility standards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, designers, writers, and Government stakeholders.
- Proficiency in conducting accessibility testing using manual review techniques.
- Experience using industry-standard accessibility evaluation tools.
- Strong understanding of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Knowledge of accessible multimedia features, including captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions.
- Ability to provide technical guidance on accessible document development.
Responsibilities
- Review digital products, educational videos, documents, websites, and multimedia content to ensure compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and applicable Federal accessibility standards.
- Evaluate educational materials for accessibility throughout the content development lifecycle, including planning, design, production, testing, and final delivery.
- Verify that multimedia products include appropriate accessibility features, such as synchronized captions, transcripts, audio descriptions, and keyboard accessibility.
- Collaborate with project managers, producers, and stakeholders to identify and resolve accessibility issues.
- Conduct accessibility testing using manual review techniques and industry-standard evaluation tools.
- Document accessibility findings, recommend corrective actions, and verify remediation prior to final Government acceptance.
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to project teams regarding Section 508 requirements and best practices.
- Maintain documentation of accessibility reviews, testing results, and compliance status.
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