Accessibility Specialist - Word & PowerPoint (Remote Contract)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Endeavor Academy is onboarding Document Accessibility Remediation Specialists for remote contract and freelance projects. We are seeking experienced professionals skilled in Microsoft Word (.docx) and PowerPoint (.pptx) document remediation aligned with WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remediate complex Microsoft Word (.docx) documents and PowerPoint (.pptx) presentations to meet WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
• Establish logical document structures, heading hierarchies (H1H6), and reading order.
• Remediate complex data tables including header cell scoping (row/column headers), IDs, and summaries.
• Write accurate, descriptive alternative text (alt text) for complex images, STEM figures, charts, and diagrams.
• Ensure accessible list structures, bookmarks, hyperlinks, callouts, and contrast ratios.
• Perform accessibility validation using Microsoft Accessibility Checker, PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker), and screen readers (NVDA, JAWS).

MANDATORY EVALUATION & SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

Shortlisted candidates must submit the following during the initial evaluation:

1. Work Samples:

- One Word document (.docx): Original raw file + final remediated version.

- One PowerPoint presentation (.pptx): Original raw file + final remediated version.

2. File Complexity:

- Samples must demonstrate typical real-world complexity: data tables, alt text, charts, headings, reading order, and nested lists.

3. Validation Reports:

- Accessibility checker or validation reports (e.g., Microsoft Accessibility Checker, PAC/Acrobat) confirming WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.

4. Commercial Terms & Labour Cost:

- Clearly state your labour cost / remediation rates (rate per page for Word, rate per slide for PowerPoint, or hourly rate).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 1 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in Word and PowerPoint accessibility remediation.
• In-depth working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA success criteria and Section 508.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Accessibility Checker, NVDA, and JAWS.
• IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, or ADS) is highly desirable.
• Availability for remote contract / freelance assignments.

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