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