Accessibility Specialist

Job Title: WCAG Consultant-Accessibility Specialist

Location: Nashville TN

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: $33/hr. on 1099

Responsibilities:

The Web Accessibility Consultant will support the remediating its website and digital content to achieve compliance with federally mandated digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1). This role will be responsible for identifying accessibility issues, developing and implementing remediation strategies, and ensuring accessibility is integrated into the Department’s ongoing processes.

Requirements and Skills

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and ARIA roles.
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to accessibility issues, including remediation of documents and web content.
• Experience in web development, digital content remediation, or user experience design.
• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (e.g., WAVE, Siteimprove) and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers such as NVDA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document issues and train non-technical staff.