Permanent Housing Specialist

Company: Tanisha Systems
Location: Princeton
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Role1: Accessibility Specialist: Digital and Document Accessibility
Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid-3 days in office)
Mode of Hire: Full Time Permanent




Accessibility Specialist: Digital and Document Accessibility


This resource will influence and coach teams to include accessibility in the digital products and documents. This candidate will serve as an in-house testing and remediation specialist while working with the publishing and technical team to create accessible products.


Specific roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Under the guidance of Accessibility COE leadership, collaborating with the partners and product owners to execute the corporate accessibility strategy across the board to create accessible products and services.
Perform accessibility audit and recommend solutions to fill the accessibility gaps based on WCAG standards, ARIA best practices, and PDF/Universal Accessibility as well as compliance with the ADA, Section 508, the 21st Century Communication and Video Accessibility Act.
Test and evaluate software tools from accessibility and usability perspectives. Understand design principles, guidelines, and relevant policies, including web accessibility standards.
Collaborating across roles throughout the product design lifecycle to ensure accessibility in design system and be an accessibility advocate throughout the process.
Identify new opportunities to support and contribute to the growth of the accessibility Center of Excellence
Creating custom training for colleagues and clients based upon emerging standards and technologies.
Experience in Assistive technologies such as Screen Readers (JAWS, Voice-over, NVDA, Chrome-VOX), Keyboard Accessibility, and Braille (Good to have)
Experience in automated accessibility tools such as WAVE, Axe, and Accessibility Insight
Understanding of the product management using Agile methodologies including testing, documenting, and prioritizing defects
Consultation - consult with clients on both a technical level of how to resolve issues as well as helping develop processes and content governance.
Testing and Planning - work with clients to determine the testing environment, requirements, and goals. You will test systems against a mixture of automated, specific manual tests, and assistive technology tools.
Reporting / Documentation - deliver results of accessibility audits and tests as well as participate in follow-up communication with clients.
Protocol Development - contribute to internal processes to improve our support process for customers and end users.
Educate - help foster knowledge and growth in both internal and external communities.

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