Digital Accessibility
Digital Accessibility is about making websites, apps, and digital content usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. This includes making sure people who use screen readers can navigate websites, that videos have captions for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and that content can be used without a mouse. It's similar to how buildings have ramps and elevators - but for the digital world. Companies need this to serve all customers and comply with laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This field bridges technology and human needs, focusing on making the internet work for everyone regardless of how they need to use it.
Examples in Resumes
Led Digital Accessibility audits for Fortune 500 clients, improving their WCAG compliance
Conducted Digital Accessibility training sessions for development teams
Implemented Web Accessibility solutions that increased site usability by 40%
Managed Accessibility testing and remediation projects across multiple platforms
Typical job title: "Digital Accessibility Specialists"
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Where to Find Digital Accessibility Specialists
Professional Organizations
Online Communities
Job Resources
Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How would you implement an accessibility strategy for a large organization?
Expected Answer: Should discuss creating policies, training programs, audit processes, and working with different departments. Should mention budget planning, timeline creation, and measuring success through user testing and compliance metrics.
Q: How do you stay current with accessibility laws and guidelines?
Expected Answer: Should mention following updates to WCAG guidelines, ADA requirements, and international standards. Should discuss professional networks, conferences, and continuous learning practices.
Mid Level Questions
Q: What tools do you use to test for accessibility compliance?
Expected Answer: Should name common testing tools and explain how they use both automated and manual testing methods. Should mention the importance of testing with actual users with disabilities.
Q: How would you make a complex web form accessible?
Expected Answer: Should explain basic concepts like proper labeling, error messages, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility in non-technical terms.
Junior Level Questions
Q: What are the main accessibility guidelines (WCAG) levels?
Expected Answer: Should explain the basic differences between A, AA, and AAA compliance levels and give simple examples of each.
Q: What makes an image accessible on a website?
Expected Answer: Should explain the importance of alt text, describing images for screen readers, and when decorative images don't need descriptions.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic understanding of WCAG guidelines
- Simple accessibility testing
- Knowledge of basic screen reader usage
- Understanding of alt text and basic HTML accessibility
Mid (2-5 years)
- Conducting accessibility audits
- Writing detailed accessibility reports
- Training content creators and developers
- Knowledge of assistive technologies
Senior (5+ years)
- Creating organization-wide accessibility strategies
- Managing large accessibility projects
- Expert knowledge of legal requirements
- Advanced consulting and training skills
Red Flags to Watch For
- No knowledge of WCAG guidelines
- Never worked with assistive technologies
- No understanding of legal requirements
- Lack of experience with actual users with disabilities
- No testing experience
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