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Digital Accessibility Specialist 

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Project Management

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IDR is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist to join one of our top clients in Denver, CO. This role is perfect for a professional passionate about digital inclusion and committed to fostering an accessible and equitable environment. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within a team-oriented culture, please apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Digital Accessibility Specialist:

• Using Adobe Acrobat, CommonLook, and similar tools to remediate PDF documents in order to ensure compliance with accessibility standards; ensure that complex documents meet or exceed all applicable standards. 

• Other document remediation assignments could include web pages, Microsoft Office documents 

• Using assistive technologies, such as screen readers (such as JAWS, Narrator, or NVDA), to manually ensure that document experiences are equitable and functional. 

• Support and fulfill accessibility accommodation requests from external stakeholders. 

• Track and report on progress and activities related to document remediation. 

• Monitor and review updated or new accessibility and document standards as appropriate. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills for Digital Accessibility Specialist:

• Experience authoring and remediating documents for accessibility which includes experience auditing documents for accessibility compliance.  
• 4-6 years of experience using Adobe Acrobat/Pro and Microsoft Office
• Software: CommonLook PDF or other document remediation tools; Screen Readers (JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, etc.) and other assistive technology used for manual accessibility testing

• Strong communication, organization, time management, prioritization, and collaboration skills 

• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and analyze issues and develop appropriate solutions and plans of action 
• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as Section 508, WCAG, PDF/UA
• Strong attention to technical detail

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
- Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row

Compensation Details: $25-28/hr based on experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.

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