IAAP-certified Accessibility Specialist

We are seeking multiple IAAP-certified Accessibility Specialist who holds either the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and/or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) credentials and/or CPWA (Certified Professional in Web Accessibility): Combo of CPACC + WAS.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our digital products, services, and platforms are inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly for people with diverse abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility evaluations of web and mobile applications using automated and manual testing methods.

• Apply WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines and ARIA standards to assess and remediate accessibility issues.

• Collaborate with designers, developers, product owners, and QA teams to embed accessibility into the design and development life cycle.

• Provide accessibility training and awareness sessions across the organization.

• Develop and maintain accessibility documentation, including VPATs, accessibility conformance reports, and compliance roadmaps.

• Advise on inclusive design practices, assistive technologies, and user-centered accessibility approaches.

• Monitor legal and regulatory requirements (ADA, Section 508, EU Accessibility Act, etc.) and ensure compliance.

• Partner with disabled users and advocacy groups to integrate feedback into product improvements.

Required Qualifications

• IAAP CPACC Certification (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies).

• IAAP WAS Certification (Web Accessibility Specialist).

• Proven experience in digital accessibility testing, remediation, and advisory.

• Strong understanding of:

  • WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines

  • ARIA techniques

  • Assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)

  • Automated accessibility testing tools (AXE, WAVE, Lighthouse, etc.)

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and knowledge of accessible frameworks.

• Ability to produce accessibility statements, VPATs, and conformance reports.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Additional IAAP certifications (ADS, CPWA) or equivalent.

• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps environments and integrating accessibility into CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of usability and inclusive design principles.

• Experience delivering accessibility training and workshops.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Professional development support (IAAP membership, training, conferences).

• Inclusive, diverse, and mission-driven culture.

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on digital inclusivity and accessibility.