Digital Accessibility Specialist
EBSCO Information Services
United States0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Digital Accessibility Specialist will partner with a cross-functional team to ensure EBSCOhost and related products meet and exceed digital accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508, EN 301 549). You will help identify, test, and remediate accessibility issues across our web-based platforms, working closely with engineering and design teams to build accessibility into products from the ground up. This is an opportunity for someone early in their accessibility career to grow their technical skills while making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate with customers.
- Conduct manual and automated accessibility testing (screen readers, keyboard navigation, color contrast, etc.) against WCAG 2.2 AA, EN 301 549, and Section 508 standards.
- Document accessibility defects clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify remediation approaches.
- Support accessibility audits of new and existing features throughout the development lifecycle.
- Help maintain and update accessibility documentation, including ACRs (VPATs), Roadmaps, Statements, etc.
- Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to advocate for accessible design and development practices.
- Stay current on evolving accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and industry best practices.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver).
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript as they relate to accessible web development.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of accessibility experience (internships, coursework, certifications, or hands-on projects welcome).
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to build credibility with team members and stakeholders.
- Genuine passion for inclusive design and improving digital experiences for people with disabilities.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and evolving accessibility standards.