Accessible PDF Specialist(APDF)

Key Responsibilities

• Remediate PDF documents to meet accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, and Section 508.
• Create and maintain properly tagged PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ensure logical reading order, heading structures, bookmarks, alternative text, tables, forms, and navigation elements are accessible.
• Conduct accessibility testing using screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA.
• Identify and resolve accessibility issues in PDFs and related digital documents.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and project teams to deliver high-quality accessible documents.
• Perform quality checks and validation before final delivery.
• Maintain documentation and follow accessibility best practices.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of PDF Accessibility (APDF).
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro and accessibility tools.
• Understanding of WCAG 2.1, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards.
• Knowledge of document tagging, reading order, bookmarks, alt text, and accessible tables.
• Familiarity with screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Experience in digital accessibility, publishing, or document remediation.
• Certification in accessibility or related domains is an added advantage.
• Tools & Technologies
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
• JAWS
• NVDA
• Microsoft Office