An IAAP certified professional in accessibility core competency, TEDx speaker and winner of 24th NCPEDP ‘LTI MindTree Helen Keller’ award. Brings about 10 years of experience in software accessibility auditing with prior experience in graphic design specialising in UI prototyping.
Domain / Technical Expertise :
• Digital Accessibility Strategy & Governance in popular domains like education, manufacturing, health care, banking, e-commerce etc.
• WCAG 2.x / Section 508 / ADA / EN301 549 Compliance
• Accessibility Audits & Remediation (Web, Mobile, Desktop)
• Assistive Technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
• Platforms & Environments (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Web)
• Semantic HTML, ARIA, Accessible Design Patterns
• Accessibility Testing Lifecycle Integration
• Accessibility Experience Lab & CoE Setup
• Stakeholder Enablement & Executive Advocacy
• AI‑Assisted Accessibility Code Review (Claude, Gemini)
Accessibility Testing
Web Accessibility
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Mohammad Shadab S.
New Delhi, India
$20/hr
5.0
53 jobs
IAAP CPWA-Certified Web Accessibility Consultant & Frontend Developer specializing in WCAG 2.2 AA audits, ADA compliance, Section 508, AODA, VPAT / ACR support, accessibility remediation, and accessible web development.
I help businesses make websites, SaaS platforms, WordPress sites, Shopify stores, React applications, and enterprise web apps more accessible, usable, and compliant. My work combines accessibility consulting with hands-on development, so I can identify WCAG issues and help fix them at the code level.
With 8+ years of accessibility and frontend development experience, I support teams that need WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2 testing, ADA website compliance guidance, screen reader testing, keyboard accessibility fixes, ARIA implementation, semantic HTML improvements, and developer-ready accessibility reports.
Certifications & Credentials
✔ IAAP Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA)
✔ IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
✔ IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
✔ JAWS Screen Reader Certified
✔ DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester
💼 Accessibility Services
✅ WCAG Accessibility Audits & Compliance Testing
• WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 accessibility audits
• WCAG A, AA, and AAA compliance reviews
• ADA, Section 508, AODA, and EN 301 549 accessibility reviews
• Manual accessibility testing beyond automated scans
• Automated testing with Axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, ARC Toolkit, and Accessibility Insights
• Screen reader testing with JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
• Keyboard-only navigation testing
• Focus order, focus visibility, skip links, landmarks, and heading structure reviews
• Color contrast, zoom, reflow, responsive, and mobile accessibility testing
• Form accessibility, labels, error messages, and validation testing
• Accessibility reports with severity, WCAG references, screenshots, and remediation guidance
• VPAT / ACR support for procurement and enterprise accessibility documentation
✅ Accessibility Remediation & Frontend Development
• Accessibility remediation for existing websites and web applications
• Code-level WCAG fixes for frontend accessibility issues
• Semantic HTML and accessible page structure improvements
• ARIA roles, states, properties, and live region implementation
• Accessible navigation, modals, dialogs, accordions, tabs, tables, forms, and custom UI components
• Keyboard accessibility fixes for interactive components
• Screen reader compatibility fixes for JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
• Accessible React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, WordPress, Shopify, and custom frontend development
• Accessibility-first development for design systems and component libraries
• Developer support during QA, release cycles, and remediation sprints
Technologies:
React • Next.js • JavaScript • TypeScript • HTML5 • CSS3 • WordPress • Shopify • PHP • Node.js • ARIA • Design Systems
✅ WordPress, Shopify & eCommerce Accessibility
• WordPress accessibility audits and remediation
• Shopify accessibility testing and theme improvements
• WooCommerce accessibility fixes
• Accessible checkout, cart, product page, menu, and navigation improvements
• WCAG-compliant theme and template development
• Accessibility fixes for plugins, custom blocks, page builders, and reusable components
✅ Accessibility Tools & Testing Expertise
JAWS • NVDA • VoiceOver • TalkBack • Axe DevTools • WAVE • Lighthouse • ARC Toolkit • Accessibility Insights • Chrome DevTools • BrowserStack • Manual assistive technology testing
I use automated tools as part of the process, but my audits are not limited to tool-generated results. Many critical accessibility issues require manual testing, screen reader validation, keyboard testing, and real user-flow review.
✅ Accessibility Consulting, Training & Team Support
• Accessibility consulting for product, design, QA, and engineering teams
• WCAG and ARIA best practices guidance
• Accessibility training for developers and designers
• Design review for accessible UX and inclusive UI patterns
• Accessibility support during development and QA cycles
• Long-term accessibility remediation planning
• Help creating sustainable accessibility processes for teams
💡 Why Clients Work With Me
• 8+ years of hands-on accessibility and frontend development experience
• IAAP CPWA, WAS, CPACC, JAWS, and DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester credentials
• Strong combination of accessibility auditing, consulting, and implementation
• Ability to identify issues and also fix them in code
• Experience across SaaS, enterprise, finance, education, healthcare, eCommerce, government, and agency projects
• Clear communication and developer-friendly reporting
• Practical remediation guidance with WCAG references and examples
• Focus on sustainable accessibility improvements, not just compliance checklists
• Strong understanding of real assistive technology behavior and accessible user journeys
Accessibility Testing
Web Accessibility
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
React
HTML
WordPress
Web Development
PHP
JavaScript
CSS
Front-End Development
Web Design
TypeScript
Naina J.
Mumbai, India
$25/hr
5.0
11 jobs
8 years of experience in accessibility testing over websites, applications (Android and iOS) and documents (PDF, PPT and Word).
Certified in DHS trusted tester for U. S. Homeland security.
Worked on WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 projects for banking, E-commerce and E-Learning domains.
Tested various websites over Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS.
Worked with screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver (Windows and Mac OS), TalkBack and VoiceOver (Android and iOS)
Increased and improved knowledge on HTML, CSS and ARIA.
Worked on hybrid and native applications for Android and iOS.
Worked with tools such as Color Contrast Analyzer, Inspect 32, Axe toolbar, WAT and WAVE toolbar and Paul Adams bookmarklets for accessibility.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving the client queries on JIRA.
Hands-on experience for Bug and Audit Reports using Excel and Word.
Hands-on experience on JIRA reporting tool.
Trained for document testing (PDF, PPT and WORD).
Worked on VPAT for WCAG 2.0,2.1 and 2.2 projects.
Review all work assignments, commit the team to the work, manage the quality of the work and drive the people management activities within the team.
Some basic project management and scope management exposure.
Customer interaction and understanding of technical needs for better project deliverables.
Worked on short term projects so great understanding of time management with quality
Accessibility Testing
Web Accessibility
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
CSS
PDF
Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Documentation Testing
Voice-Over
Sitecore
WordPress
HTML5
Naseem A.
Pune, India
$23/hr
5.0
350 jobs
⚡ Available now - 🏆 Top Rated Plus - Document Remediation/PDF Accessibility Expert
🎯Adobe Acrobat Pro | CommonLook | axesPDF | Word | Excel | Powerpoint
Hello! 👋 I'm Naseem, and I'm thrilled to have you here.
My passion is working with PDFs, especially in Accessibility and Document Remediation. I have over 14 years of experience in document accessibility (Word, Excel, and PPT), particularly in PDF Accessibility. As part of my work, I ensure compliance with WCAG, ADA, AODA, #A11y, Section 508, and EAA (European Accessibility Act) requirements. I can handle projects of any level of difficulty.
✔What I will do:
I manually test all PDF files, including heading levels, tables, lists, and alt text for images, to ensure they meet WCAG 2.1 AA & 2.2 AA (WCAG (ISO/IEC 40500:2012), PDF/UA (ISO 14289)) accessibility standards. I use leading accessibility tools, including PDF Accessibility Checker (PAC 2024 and PAC 2026) and CommonLook PDF Validator, to deliver 100% error-free documents. I am also proficient with JAWS (2021 and 2024) and NVDA screen readers. With my extensive experience, skills, and knowledge, I am ready to help you achieve success in your project.
✔️Test and Remediate Documents (PDF, Forms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
✔️ WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA & ADA Standard
✔️ PDF Accessibility Checker (PAC 2/3/2021/2024/2026)
✔️ CommonLook PDF validator
✔️ Section 508 Compliance
✔️ PDF Fillable Forms with Accessibility
⭐️Key steps:
1. Use Heading Styles: Ensure proper heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.).
2. Add Alt Text: Provide meaningful alternative text for images, charts, and graphics.
3. Descriptive Links: Use descriptive hyperlink text instead of raw URLs.
4. Use Tables Correctly: Ensure tables are used for data, not layout, and include headers.
5. Avoid Color Dependence: Ensure information is not conveyed by color alone.
6. Check Language Settings: Set the document's primary language.
⭐️Core services:
1. Fillable PDF forms with calculations, validation, buttons, and clean field structure
2. PDF editing, conversion, OCR, redaction, compression, merging, splitting, and optimization
3. Microsoft Word and Google Docs formatting, templates, reports, TOC, styles, forms, and mail merge
4. PowerPoint and Google Slides design, cleanup, slide masters, pitch decks, reports, and presentations
5. Excel and Google Sheets cleanup, formulas, dashboards, charts, templates, and automation
✔️SKILLS
Skills that help me succeed and realize my passion include Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, PDF accessibility, PDF forms, ABBYY FineReader, OCR, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, customized PDF stamps, InDesign, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Thanks,
Naseem A.
Web Accessibility
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Ada
Adobe Acrobat
Document Conversion
ABBYY FineReader
Microsoft Word
Word Processing
Accuracy Verification
Graphic Design
PDF Conversion
SEC Reporting
Data Extraction
PDF Pro
Ritvik S.
Noida, India
$25/hr
5.0
237 jobs
Web Accessibility Expert | Accessibility Audits, VPAT Reports, ADA & WCAG Compliance
I am a Top Rated Plus Certified Web Accessibility Expert with 6+ years of experience helping businesses and organizations achieve compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, AODA, EAA, and Section 508 standards. Over my career, I’ve successfully delivered 130+ accessibility projects for 40+ global clients, specializing in accessibility audits, remediation guidance, and VPAT, ACR report preparation.
What I Offer:
✅ Screen reader testing (JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover, Narrator, Talkback) across browsers and devices
✅ Keyboard accessibility audits for smooth, intuitive navigation
✅ Color contrast, text spacing, zoom, and high-contrast mode compliance checks
✅ Real-world impact validation with feedback from people with disabilities
✅ Detailed reports with WCAG conformance levels, severity ratings, reproducible steps, developer recommendations & video evidence
With expertise in both manual accessibility testing and assistive technology evaluation, I help businesses build inclusive, user-friendly, and legally compliant digital products.
📌 If you need a reliable Accessibility Consultant for WCAG audits, ADA/AODA compliance, EAA readiness, or VPAT documentation, I can deliver on-time, actionable results tailored to your accessibility goals.
Web Accessibility
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Testing
Functional Testing
Compliance Testing
Mobile App Testing
Quality Assurance
Manual Testing
PDF
Usability Testing
Ada
Himanshu P.
Dehradun, India
$18/hr
4.8
50 jobs
I help businesses fix accessibility issues and achieve WCAG & ADA compliance without breaking design, speed, or user experience.
I fix accessibility issues directly in your website’s code — fast, safe, and without breaking layouts or speed, ensuring real usability improvements.
✅ 50+ websites fully accessible & delivered successfully
✅ Free 1-page accessibility assessment — see results before you hire
Results I’ve Delivered:
• Improved accessibility scores from 40–60 → 90+
• Fixed 200+ WCAG issues across multiple websites
• Helped clients pass ADA compliance audits successfully
I improve accessibility across platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Squarespace, and React — while maintaining performance, SEO best practices, and usability.
What I Do
Manual & automated accessibility audits (WCAG 2.2 AA/AAA, ADA, Section 508, EN 301 549)
Accessibility remediation: full code fixes (HTML, CSS, ARIA, JavaScript, React, Vue, Svelte)
Website compliance: WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, and custom platforms
Mobile app accessibility: React Native, iOS, Android
Accessibility testing: JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack
Why Clients Hire Me
Avoid costly ADA & website accessibility lawsuits
Real code-level fixes (not just reports or automated scans)
Pass compliance audits with confidence
Improve usability for all users on any device or platform
Experience across multiple platforms and complex front-end systems
Fast turnaround — from urgent 2-hour fixes to full compliance projects
Clear, actionable reports with guaranteed improvements
Ongoing support after project completion
Free Accessibility Scan
Send your site URL today for a free 1-page accessibility assessment and get a clear action plan for WCAG & ADA compliance.
Accessibility Testing
Web Accessibility
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
W3C Markup Validation Service
Website Audit
Web Application Audit
Web Development
HTML
CSS
Shopify
WordPress
Squarespace
Webflow
Front-End Development
Ada
Quality Assurance
User Acceptance Testing
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