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Web Accessibility Consultant (Assistive Technology)

American Technology Consulting

Lansing, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Android, Apple MacBook, Assistive Technology, Brand Marketing (Branding), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Consulting, Desktop PC, Documentation, Documentation Review, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Information Technology & Information Systems, JavaScript, Laptop PC, Mail Processing, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mobile Devices, Mobile Operating System, Onboarding, Operating Systems, Programming Tools, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Smartphones, Software Administration, Software Testing, Testing, Voice-Over, Web Accessibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Work From Home, iOS
LOCATION
Lansing, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Duties · Conduct reviews of SOM websites and applications for adherence with the SOM Digital Standards for Websites and Applications o Test for digital accessibility using manual and automated tools including screen reader and other assistive technology o Review for adherence with additional standards including branding o Perform testing on desktop and mobile devices o Thoroughly document review results · Provide results to application support teams and stakeholders and meet with teams to explain results · Work closely with eMichigan team members to ensure processes are followed and optimized · Other duties as assigned Requirements Education · A certificate or degree in any field required, Information Technology (IT) preferred · Experience will be considered in lieu of a certificate or degree Experience · 1 year of testing applications for digital accessibility (preferred 3+ years) · 1 year working with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities · Advanced knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA · Advanced knowledge of digital accessibility testing methodologies · Advanced skills using assistive technologies, including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, and other assistive technologies · Advanced skills using accessibility evaluation tools and frameworks, including WAVE, Developer Tools, Accessibility Inspector, and other accessibility evaluation tools · Ability to use a variety of desktop and mobile devices and operating systems (OS), such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, Windows, MacBook, iOS, and Android · Ability to prepare detailed written documentation, maintain records, and conduct correspondence related to the work · Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience · Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) · Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA Location & Hours Lansing, Michigan Monday - Friday 8am-5pm This position will require in-office work for the first 1-2 months for onboarding. Following this, a hybrid schedule will be offered, requiring Monday and Tuesday in-office and remote work Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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