ScribeConcepts
AccessibilitySpecialist
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“Accessibility Specialist at ScribeConcepts. Skills: PDF remediation, WCAG, Section 508, accessibility audits, VPATs, ACRs. 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)”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring the efficient and effective creation, remediation, and validation of accessible digital documents and materials; support accessibility compliance across a range of educational and digital products
Industry & Context.
resolve accessibility issues
Contractors must supply their own access to accessibility remediation and testing software, Reliable internet connection and ability to work remotely
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–5 years of experience creating and remediating accessible digital documents, 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, 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, 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
Nice to Have
ADS (Accessible Document Specialist) certification, Familiarity with math accessibility
What You'll Do.
Remediate PDF documents and other digital files to meet accessibility standards (WCAG and Section 508)
Create accessible documents from source files (e. g.
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)
Interpret and apply accessibility requirements across a variety of content types
including eLearning assets
Stay current with accessibility standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with production and content teams to support accessibility compliance; Collaborate with production artists, designers, and project managers to resolve accessibility issues
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication skills, particularly for documenting compliance and remediation work
Process & Methodology
manage multiple assignments with varying timelines
Full Job Description
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 A
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