Accessibility Application Specialist
Brooksource
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
About
Contract through April 2026 | Full-time contract
One of our public sector clients is seeking an ADA Application Specialist to support accessibility compliance initiatives across a portfolio of web-based applications. This role plays a key part in helping applications meet ADA and Section 508 accessibility standards ahead of an April 2026 compliance deadline.
You will work with existing applications (both public-facing and internal), reviewing accessibility, documenting findings, and supporting remediation efforts. Training, tools, and guidance are provided — prior experience with internal or government-specific systems is not required.
What you’ll be doing:
Review and test web-based applications for ADA and Section 508 accessibility compliance
Identify accessibility issues and clearly document findings and severity
Support remediation by making recommendations to development teams or executing fixes when appropriate
Validate work completed by developers to ensure accessibility standards are met
Work across a variety of applications, including form-based tools and GIS-related platforms
Use approved accessibility testing tools such as WAVE, ANDI, Accessibility Insights (web and desktop), NVDA, PDF Accessibility Checker, and Evinced
Follow established testing and remediation procedures
Track progress, log results, and communicate updates with the team
Support additional applications or teams as bandwidth allows
What we’re looking for:
Working knowledge of ADA, Section 508, or WCAG accessibility standards
Experience testing web applications or digital content for accessibility
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools or assistive technologies
Strong attention to detail and comfort with structured, repeatable work
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
Nice to have (not required):
Experience with application remediation or frontend development
Familiarity with form-based tools or GIS-related applications
Prior experience supporting public-sector or compliance-driven initiatives
If you’re interested in accessibility, compliance, and making digital systems usable for everyone — this role offers stable, meaningful work with clear direction and defined outcomes.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Contract
Job function Information Technology
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Languages
- English
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