Accessibility Specialist Job, New York, NY
Location: New York
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Accessibility Specialist job, New York, NY
We are looking for a knowledgeable and resourceful Accessibility
Specialist in New York, NY for our Electronic Communications
Accessibility Team. Naturally, we want someone who is sensitive to
the electronic communications access needs people with disabilities
have, but we are also looking for an individual who will complement
the team in ways we haven’t even imagined. If you can explain why
you’re that person, we want you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES—Accessibility
• Conduct comprehensive accessibility analysis on various forms of
mobile devices.
• Perform visual accessibility analysis on wireframes to identify
potential barriers and violations.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting identified violations with
suggested solutions, including code examples (when applicable), and
based on the existing design.
• When an existing design cannot be remediated, provide interface
design recommendations with firm conviction and a gentle touch,
while carefully reading people so you’ll always know the right
balance of each.
• “Synergize” with our exceptional accessibility team, interaction
designers, developers, quality assurance and multi-media
specialists to further improve information architecture, site
navigation, labels, and other design elements to support mobile
accessibility.
• Interface with key stakeholders from various quarters to explain
electronic communication accessibility barriers in the mobile space
and potential solutions in everyday language, as well as tech
speak.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years of electronic communications accessibility analysis,
design and development experience in large and highly dynamic
environments.
• Related mobile assistive technology knowledge and experience with
VoiceOver, Talkback, Eyes Free and other integrated mobile
accessibility features.
• Related assistive technology knowledge and experience with JAWS,
NVDA, and/or Window Eyes screen readers.
• Solid knowledge of HTML, DHTML, ARIA, JavaScript, AJAX and .net
coding techniques, as well as US ADA, Section 508, W3C Mobile Web
Best Practices and WCAG 2.0 standards.
• Strong understanding of accessible user interface design
practices and principles a must—better still if you can demonstrate
experience relating to Internet usability/accessibility
research.
• B.S. or Masters Degree in information technology, human computer
interaction, or related field considered an advantage. Equivalent
experience accepted.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic communication accessibility
barriers, as well as strong organizational skills are both central
to the position.
• Solid experience with MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel a must.
Knowledge of Compliance Sheriff, Photoshop, SharePoint, Documentum
(or others CMTs) and iRise (or other prototyping tools) are
additionally advantageous.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and creative
problem-solving skills required. Your ability to demonstrate
success in these areas should quickly become obvious.
• Strong techniques and methods for group facilitation and
consensus building are better than chocolate.
Ability to work independently, in a team, and with or without
direction is imperative.
If you are interested in the Accessibility Specialist job in New
York, NY please apply today!
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