Web DesignerContract
Required Skills:
An in-depth knowledge of accessibility requirements across
different types of disabilities, including Section 508 (and its
proposed refresh), WCAG 2.0, ATAG, UAAG, and WAI-ARIA
A thorough understanding of how these requirements support
different disabilities on the web
Experience working with users with disabilities to assess product
compliance
Familiarity with web technologies including HTML5, ARIA, and
jQuery, including how to leverage these to provide accessible
design
Knowledge of methodologies like progressive enhancement,
universal design, and inclusive web development
Experience at least one of the following automated and manual
testing software tools: WAVE, Firefox FireEyes plug-in, AMP,
Worldspace
Ability to perform software/application testing of electronic
information with automated testing tools and assistive technology
such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition
software
Ability to analyze, solve, and communicate complex and difficult
problems related to accessibility
Experience working in a team, collaborating with UI designers,
Product Managers, and developers to resolve issues and recommend
solutions
Ability to act as an accessibility resource and evangelize
accessibility guidelines, standards, and techniques
Preferred skills:
Knowledge or skill in building accessible solutions using the
following web technologies: ASP.NET, Flash, Flex, PDF, AIR, Java
An understanding of the overall legislative landscape including
state and national accessibility laws
Experience working with agile and waterfall methodologies in a
fast paced environment
Skill in researching industry best practices and benchmark
information
Experience using bug tracking software to manage remediation
process
Overtime: straight time
Location:
Westchester, Illinois, United States
Start Date:
ASAP
Rate:
Contact:
Adecco Technical
Posted Date:
12/14/2011
Reference
JS203282/4056390- (PLEASE quote this reference number.)
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ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.)
A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind
http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
