Sharp Decisions · 12 hours ago
Digital Accessibility Associate
Sharp Decisions is seeking a Digital Accessibility Associate to take ownership of document remediation, ensuring digital documents meet strict accessibility standards. The role involves using software to fix accessibility issues in PDF documents, enabling individuals with disabilities to access vital information.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of document remediation, ensuring digital documents meet strict WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA standards
Use software to fix accessibility issues in PDF documents by adding tags, ensuring correct reading order, providing alt text for images, and fixing other structural problems
Utilize tools like Grackle and Adobe Acrobat Pro to add semantic structure, making PDFs understandable by assistive technologies
Qualification
Required
Eagle-Eyed Attention to Detail: You spot the extra space, the misaligned margin, and the missing tag that everyone else ignores. Precision is your middle name
Analytical Mindset: You enjoy looking at a complex layout and figuring out the logical puzzle of how it should be read
Software Savvy: You learn tools quickly. Whether it's PDF remediation software or a new workflow tool, you aren't afraid to click around and figure it out
Process-Driven: Accessibility relies on standards. You are comfortable following strict project requirements and compliance rules without cutting corners
experience with using business software's
Preferred
Experience building web pages or knowing HTML/CSS. (If you know what a tag is, you're already halfway there!)
Familiarity with Title II of the ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA
Holding credentials like the IAAP CPACC or similar accessibility certifications
Experience with Grackle and Adobe Acrobat Pro