Senior Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist – ADS Certified

TestPros, Inc.

. Perform accessibility remediation of PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other digital documents .

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $40 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in accessibility remediation of digital documents, including PDFs and Microsoft Office files, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards. Proficient in using Adobe Acrobat Pro and conducting manual accessibility validation while maintaining quality documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) CertificationPDF Accessibility RemediationWCAG 2.1 AA ComplianceAdobe Acrobat Pro ProficiencyManual Accessibility Validation

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Hard Skills

Accessibility RemediationOCR TechniquesDocument TaggingMathML UnderstandingComplex Graphics RemediationFillable Forms RemediationAccessibility ChecksDocumentation MaintenanceQuality ControlProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCollaboration with StakeholdersAttention to DetailTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Acrobat ProPACCommonLookAssistive Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS)

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationGovernmentHealthcareAccessibility StandardsDigital Document Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accessibility remediation of PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other digital documents
Remediate scanned and legacy documents using OCR, manual tagging, and structural correction
Create accessible PDFs with headings, tables, reading order, alternative text, bookmarks, and metadata
Remediate academic documents including course materials, research publications, syllabi, student forms, technical reports, and STEM content
Address mathematical equations, MathML, scientific diagrams, charts, engineering drawings, and other complex visual materials
Remediate fillable forms, interactive fields, and electronic signatures
Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1 or higher, and Section 508 standards
Conduct manual and automated accessibility checks and correct deficiencies before final delivery
Collaborate with accessibility QA specialists, university stakeholders, and subject-matter experts
Maintain remediation documentation, quality records, and production status reports
Support multiple concurrent assignments and varying project turnaround requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current IAAP Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) certification
Demonstrated hands-on experience performing PDF and digital document accessibility remediation
Experience remediating documents for higher education, government, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations
Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, Section 508, and accessible document development
Experience remediating scanned documents, tables, forms, complex graphics, and native Microsoft Office files
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and tools such as PAC, CommonLook, or equivalent solutions
Experience conducting manual accessibility validation using assistive technologies
Ability to document remediation decisions, maintain production quality, and meet turnaround requirements
Strong written communication and documentation skills
U.S. citizen or Green Card holder requirement stated in application questions
1099 or corp-to-corp arrangement; not available as a W2 position