Digital Manual Accessibility Auditor

Digital Accessibility by WeCo is hiring contract Digital Manual Accessibility Auditors to deliver non-simulated manual accessibility audits for web and mobile products.

The role emphasizes real-world user impact, with preference for professionals with lived disability experience and practical assistive technology usage.

• Perform manual accessibility audits for websites and mobile apps against WCAG success criteria.
• Identify barriers using practical assistive/adaptive technology experience.
• Document findings in company-approved report formats.
• Provide accurate remediation guidance suitable for developers, designers, QA, product, legal, and executive audiences.
• Participate in client-facing service meetings to explain findings and recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality audit outcomes within agreed timelines during project demand peaks.

• Preferred: lived disability experience.
• 2+ years experience using adaptive/assistive technologies or techniques for digital access.
• 1-2 years experience performing non-simulated manual accessibility audits.
• Ability to explain WCAG 2.1 A/AA requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to read basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of inclusive UI design principles (contrast, focus, navigation, readability).
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 application in digital formats.
• Strong written communication and collaborative team skills.

• IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) certification.
• Experience with Android accessibility interfaces.
• UX testing background.
• Experience in remote/virtual work environments.
• Experience supporting disability-focused communities or programs.