PDF Accessibility Specialist

Job Title: PDF Accessibility Specialist (Freelance / Independent Contractor)

Hours: 5–20 hours per week (Flexible / Remote – Philippines Timezone Preferred)

Overview:

Promet Source is seeking an Independent PDF Accessibility Specialist to consult with our clients on PDF accessibility best practices and remediate documents to meet WCAG, Section 508, and PDF/UA standards. This role ensures that all PDF content is fully usable by individuals relying on assistive technologies, including screen readers.

Responsibilities:

• Remediate PDFs for accessibility, including tagging, reading order, alternative text, headings, tables, forms, and bookmarks.
• Test documents using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and automated tools (Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker, PAC, CommonLook).
• Convert scanned or image-based PDFs into accessible, searchable documents using OCR.
• Review source files (Word, InDesign, PowerPoint) and recommend upstream accessibility fixes to streamline remediation.
• Conduct accessibility audits and produce VPAT/ACR documentation as needed.
• Track and prioritize remediation tasks across a document backlog while consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Stay current on WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, ADA, and PDF/UA requirements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience remediating PDFs for accessibility compliance.
• In-depth working knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA guidelines and Section 508 standards.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, AEM Designer (tagging, reading order, form design), and automated accessibility testing tools.
• Practical familiarity with screen reader testing and assistive technology.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high-volume document workload.
• IAAP certification (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Remediating complex structures, including interactive forms, multi-page tables, charts, and multi-column layouts.
• Working with source authoring tools (Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, PowerPoint) using accessible-by-design principles.

Originally posted on Himalayas