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Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist at Western Governors University - ApplyBlast

Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist

Western Governors University

3 months ago

2.9 on Glassdoor

Salt Lake City, UT

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

The Senior Technical Accessibility Specialist leads the User Experience team in delivering accessible digital experiences for students and staff. This role involves providing expert guidance on accessibility standards like WCAG, conducting audits, and developing remediation plans across various university platforms. The specialist collaborates with engineers, designers, and business leaders to integrate inclusive design principles that drive student success.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform audits and accessibility tests on university platforms
Create and implement remediation plans for digital accessibility issues
Develop guidelines for architects and developers to ensure compliance
Consult with teams to solve challenging accessibility barriers
Train and mentor team members on ADA awareness and inclusive design

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Assistive Technology or related fieldCPACC Certified Professional in Accessibility Core CompetenciesExpert knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, and VPATsExperience with accessibility testing tools like JAWS and NVDA7 years of experience in the accessibility field

About Western Governors University

wgu.edu

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

1997

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Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.