PDF Accessibility Expert/Document Remediation

Job Description

Job Title: PDF Accessibility Expert About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled PDF Accessibility Expert to ensure all PDF documents meet accessibility standards and provide an inclusive experience for users with disabilities. You will play a crucial role in auditing, remediating, and guiding the creation of accessible PDF content in compliance with WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, and other relevant standards. Key Responsibilities: Audit and remediate existing PDF documents for accessibility issues using tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook, or axesPDF. Ensure all PDFs comply with accessibility standards such as PDF/UA , WCAG 2.1 , and Section 508. Collaborate with content creators, designers, and developers to implement best practices for accessible PDF creation. Develop and maintain documentation and guidelines for accessible PDF authoring. Provide training and support to teams on PDF accessibility requirements and remediation techniques. Conduct quality assurance testing of PDF documents with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver). Stay current with evolving accessibility standards, tools, and technologies. Required Qualifications: Proven experience in PDF accessibility remediation and auditing. Strong understanding of accessibility standards: WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, Section 508. Proficiency with accessibility tools such as Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook PDF Validator, axesPDF, PAC, or similar. Familiarity with assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers, etc.). Knowledge of tagging, reading order, alt text, form field accessibility, and document structure. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration and training. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in accessibility (e.g., IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies - CPACC). Experience with other digital accessibility areas (HTML, Word documents, eBooks). Familiarity with scripting or automation tools for PDF remediation. Experience in training and documentation development. Show more Show less