Senior ADA Accessibility Specialist

About This Role

The Senior ADA Accessibility Specialist will ensure web forms and interactive elements meet ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1/2.2 (A and AA) standards, leading accessibility testing initiatives and providing strategic guidance for remediation. This role focuses on improving form usability and integrating accessibility best practices throughout the design and development process for an IT services company.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive accessibility testing of web forms across browsers and devices to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2 (Levels A and AA)
• Use assistive technologies (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, Adobe Acrobat) to identify complex accessibility issues in interactive forms
• Evaluate accessibility for keyboard navigation, focus order, label associations, ARIA usage, color contrast, and error handling
• Document and report accessibility defects clearly, referencing WCAG success criteria, impact, severity, and recommended remediation strategies
• Provide strategic recommendations for remediating accessibility issues and improving form usability across the organization
• Review code and assess accessibility of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and ARIA attributes
• Validate fixes post-remediation and ensure business logic integrity is maintained during changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility into form design and development processes

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in accessibility testing, remediation, or consulting for digital forms, websites, or enterprise applications
• Expertise with WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines, including success criteria for interactive form elements (1.3.1, 3.3.1–3.3.4, 4.1.2)
• Advanced proficiency with accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Color Contrast Analyzer)
• Hands-on experience with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and ARIA implementations
• Strong ability to document complex technical findings and communicate actionable recommendations
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in web accessibility, form testing, and remediation, in accessibility testing, remediation, or consulting for digital forms, websites, or enterprise applications

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of legal accessibility requirements (ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549)
• Experience in government compliance or enterprise accessibility programs
• Proven track record of mentoring teams and leading accessibility initiatives

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications