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Will B.

St. Louis, Missouri

$75/hr
5.0
72 jobs

⭐️ Web Accessibility / Digital Accessibility / Document Accessibility ⭐️ ADA / WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2 / EAA / Section 508 ⭐️ Get 50% of your investment with me back in tax credits...more below. Hi, I'm Will, and I help make accessibility accessible. I am an IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals) and Trusted Tester certified Accessibility Consultant with myself having over 10 years of experience, and my team having over 30 years of experience providing full-service digital accessibility services. Having three siblings with disabilities, I learned from my personal experience that it wasn't that my siblings couldn't access the world, but it was that the world was made inaccessible to them. I have since dedicated my life to this work and specialize in helping organizations by providing customized digital accessibility solutions. I've worked with over 400 businesses to develop strategies for accessibility testing, remediation, and prevention. I will help not only ATTAIN compliance, but also help you MAINTAIN and SUSTAIN compliance. I can support you in one of two ways: 1️⃣ Work with me as an individual, where I can help you in all of the services mentioned below. 2️⃣ Work with my team where we can ramp up capacity in all the services mentioned below. I have a distinct niche in helping digital agencies (UI/UX, product and SaaS development, marketing, web development, app development, and even other accessibility companies) stand up and scale digital accessibility services for their end clients as a white label or named partner. Message me to learn more about how I can help your agency stand up your accessibility services efforts for your clients, help you respond to an RFP, or discuss how you can integrate me into your team. I will help you: ✅ Perform audits for your website or app under Accessibility Standards: 🔹 WCAG (Conformance Levels: A, AA, AAA) 🔹 ADA - Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (US) 🔹 AODA (Canada) 🔹 EN 301 549 (EU) and European Accessibility Act (EAA) ✅ Create a customized roadmap and help remediate any pressing accessibility issues ✅ Perform assistive technology testing using NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, keyboard navigation, and Google TalkBack ✅ Build an accessible website from scratch ✅ Test and remediate documents (PDF, Forms, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ✅ Create a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) Report ✅ Make your video, audio, & social media content accessible (captions, transcriptions, alt-tags) ✅ Train you and your team on accessibility for testing, marketing, and development Ask me about: 🔹 How I can get you 50% of your accessibility investment with me back 🔹 Our certified accessibility insurance policy I look forward to helping you reach your accessibility goals!

  • Web Accessibility
  • Section 508
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Software QA
  • Usability Testing
  • Web Testing
  • Ada
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Website
  • Software Testing
Ana S.

Los Angeles, California

$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I help small businesses, SaaS teams, and agencies reach real WCAG compliance by combining deep front end knowledge with accurate manual testing. As a specialist who can fix issues when appropriate and guide developers when needed, I make the path from issue to solution clearer, faster, and more reliable. I have supported accessibility work for high traffic, high profile sites including Honda, Acura, AMPM, and ARCO where speed, accuracy, and technical judgment were essential to meeting release deadlines. Cleaning up outdated components and nonsemantic patterns also produced clear performance gains and measurable SEO improvements reported directly by client teams. ► HERE IS HOW I SUPPORT CLIENTS ◄ • WCAG accessibility audits and actionable findings • Manual testing with screen readers and keyboard only • Accessibility remediation and component level improvements • Design and pattern review using the APG (accessibility patterns for interactive UI) • Developer guidance for accessible fixes and best practices My work has helped teams resolve time sensitive accessibility requirements connected to litigation, reduce user flow blockers, clean up code and components across large websites, and ship updates on schedule. I work in a steady, collaborative way that keeps teams informed and focused on meaningful progress. I enjoy making complex issues easier to understand and improving access for real users. If you would like help with an audit, remediation, or a specific accessibility issue, reach out and I can take a look at your site and let you know the first things I notice.

  • Accessibility Testing
  • Web Accessibility
  • Section 508
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Ada
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Webflow
  • JavaScript
  • Responsive Design
  • Front-End Development
  • UX & UI Design
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Figma
Sam D.

Brunswick, Maine

$55/hr
5.0
10 jobs

IAAP-certified (CPACC) accessibility specialist with a UX design background and international consulting experience. I help organizations create inclusive digital products that reach the 1 in 4 people living with disabilities while ensuring WCAG compliance. My expertise includes: - Comprehensive accessibility audits - Manual testing with keyboard navigation and screen readers (NVDA) - VPAT/ACR creation and documentation - Design review collaboration to integrate accessibility from the start Recent client work: - E-learning platform serving 25M+ users - London-based tech recruitment firm - AI chatbot company With experience across the US, UK, and Haiti, I bring both technical expertise and global perspective to accessibility consulting. My UX background ensures solutions that enhance usability for everyone, not just compliance checkboxes. Ready to make your digital products accessible to all users while meeting regulatory requirements.

  • Accessibility Testing
  • Web Accessibility
  • UX & UI
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Public Speaking
  • Product Design
Joseph L.

St. Petersburg, Florida

$55/hr
5.0
54 jobs

I help businesses, organizations, and government agencies make their websites, web apps, and digital documents accessible, compliant, and easier to use for everyone. I specialize in WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, Section 508, ADA digital accessibility, PDF remediation, VPAT®/ACR reporting, and accessibility training. My audits are manual-first, detailed, developer-friendly, and built to uncover the real accessibility issues automated tools often miss. If you need a clear accessibility audit, PDF remediation, VPAT/ACR, remediation guidance, team training, or a final retest after fixes are made, I can help you get it done accurately and professionally. I provide free, no-obligation estimates. No back-end access is needed to start. Just send your URL, PDF, or document details, and I can review the scope and provide the time and cost for a thorough accessibility review. What I Can Help With Web Accessibility Audits Manual WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 audits for websites, web apps, dashboards, forms, checkout flows, login areas, dynamic components, and software platforms. PDF & Document Accessibility Remediation Full remediation of PDFs and digital documents for Section 508, ADA, including tags, reading order, headings, tables, links, alt text, form fields, and screen reader usability for complex and simple documents. VPAT® / ACR Reports Professional Accessibility Conformance Reports using the latest VPAT® 2.5 templates, including WCAG and Section 508 documentation. Developer-Ready Reports Clear, actionable reports with issue descriptions, severity levels, WCAG references, screenshots, selectors/source code when needed, and practical remediation guidance. Accessibility Training for Teams Custom accessibility training for designers, developers, content teams, and organizations that want to better understand WCAG, Section 508, accessible design, remediation workflows, and how to prevent common accessibility issues moving forward. Manual + Assistive Technology Testing Keyboard-only testing, screen reader review, color contrast testing, focus order checks, forms, buttons, labels, landmarks, headings, images, modals, menus, and more. Tools I Use axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, ANDI, Chrome DevTools, W3C validators, Adobe Acrobat Pro, PAC, CommonLook, NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and other accessibility testing tools. Why Clients Hire Me Accessibility work needs more than an automated scan. Automated tools are helpful, but they miss many real-world accessibility barriers and often produce false positives. My process combines industry-standard tools with hands-on manual testing so your team gets accurate findings, clear explanations, and guidance they can actually use. Government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, ecommerce brands, and software teams trust my work because I focus on practical results: finding the issues, explaining how to fix them, retesting after remediation, and helping document conformance through accessibility statements and VPAT/ACR reports. I also bring real accessibility education and product experience to my work. I have created public accessibility software for WordPress and have presented on web accessibility, WordPress accessibility, and the connection between accessibility and SEO. If you need an accessibility audit, PDF remediation, VPAT/ACR, team training, or help making your site or documents accessible, send over the details and I’ll be happy to provide a clear estimate.

  • Web Accessibility
  • Section 508
  • UX & UI
  • WordPress
  • Web Application
  • Customer Service
  • PDF
Tas E. K.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Auditing & Remediation for Websites and Documents I help you identify, understand, and fix accessibility barriers across digital products, with a focus on cognitive and vestibular accessibility. I am certified in Cognitive AI Systems. COGAI are designed to bridge the gap between complex digital interfaces and the diverse cognitive needs of users. Unlike standard AI that focuses primarily on data processing, COGAI prioritizes cognitive accessibility, ensuring that systems are intuitive, predictable, and supportive for neurodivergent folks. I advocate for systems that move beyond standard accessibility. Cognitive AI Systems focus on the "how we think" aspect of technology, ensuring that digital environments do not create unnecessary barriers. By focusing on cognitive load, vestibular triggers, and intuitive UX, I help ensure that AI-driven environments are inclusive. My work combines technical auditing with real-world user impact. I don’t just report issues, I translate them into clear, actionable fixes that teams can implement. Core Expertise: ● WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 auditing (A - AA - AAA), Section 508, EN 301 549 ● Manual accessibility testing across web and digital content ● Assistive technology testing (JAWS, NVDA, TalkBack) ● Frontend accessibility (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, keyboard interaction) Specialist Focus: ● Cognitive accessibility (content structure, clarity, interaction load) ● Vestibular accessibility (motion, animation, visual stability) ● Contrast, readability, and accessible UI patterns How I Work: I support product, design, and engineering teams by: ● Identifying high-risk accessibility failures ● Explaining impact in user and business terms ● Converting audits into prioritised, developer-ready actions I focus on practical accessibility improving usability, reducing risk, and creating experiences that work for a wider range of users. I've worked in auditing and remediation for 2 years now. I've work primarily with with nonprofits, start ups and individual entrepreneurs. I also provide usability testing for various softwares including CRMs and HR software. Social media design audits and remediation.

  • Accessibility Testing
  • Web Accessibility
  • Section 508
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Usability Testing
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • JavaScript
  • Design & Usability Research
  • QA Testing
  • Website Redesign
  • CRM Automation
  • Squarespace
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • WordPress
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • American Sign Language
  • Social Media Design
  • Color Theory
  • Typography Guidelines
Robert S.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
4.7
41 jobs

When it comes to WCAG and ADA Section 508, I offer a comprehensive suite of services: Consulting, Auditing, Remediation, Accessible Development Training, VPAT ACRs, and Compliance Statements. As an individual with a visual impairment, accessibility is not merely a professional endeavor for me; it is both my mission and my passion. My daily reliance on the screen reader NVDA, both in my professional and personal life, provides me with a unique and unparalleled expertise in accessibility. This dual perspective of living with and working in accessibility underscores my profound commitment to ensuring that digital environments are inclusive and accessible for everyone. **Consulting:** Accessibility standards and guidelines can be complex and challenging to navigate. I specialize in demystifying these standards, explaining them in an easily digestible fashion. My consulting services include personalized walk-throughs using a screen reader to highlight accessibility issues from the perspective of an individual who uses assistive technology. I provide practical solutions and tailored recommendations to address these issues effectively. Additionally, I offer comprehensive training to ensure that teams can implement and maintain accessibility standards independently, fostering an inclusive digital environment. **Auditing:** All my audits are conducted manually, ensuring a thorough and accurate assessment of accessibility. I meticulously comb through the content in question using my screen reader and document all discovered issues in an Excel sheet. I then use a combination of accessibility testing tools, including WAVE, ANDI, and AXE, to further inspect the issues and test for color contrast. For each accessibility issue identified, I cite the relevant WCAG success criteria, point out the specific instance of noncompliance, and provide a recommendation for remediation. All my audits come with a comprehensive review session to answer any questions about the findings. This comprehensive approach ensures that all potential accessibility barriers are identified and addressed effectively. **Remediation:** If you do not have an in-house developer or would prefer me to implement the remediations, I can handle that. With expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I can directly address and fix the identified accessibility issues. My approach ensures that all solutions are implemented effectively and in compliance with WCAG standards. By taking on the remediation work, I provide a seamless service that not only identifies accessibility barriers but also resolves them, ensuring a more accessible and inclusive digital environment. **Accessible Development Training:** I offer comprehensive training in accessible development, equipping your team with the skills and knowledge to create inclusive digital experiences. My training covers best practices in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure your projects meet WCAG standards. A key component of the training includes the proper use of ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) to enhance the accessibility of dynamic web content. By integrating ARIA roles, states, and properties effectively, your team can ensure that all users, including those relying on assistive technologies, have a seamless and accessible experience. This training is designed to empower developers to implement and maintain accessibility features confidently, fostering a culture of inclusivity in your organization. **VPAT ACR and Accessibility Statements:** After performing an audit, I can author an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). This detailed report outlines the accessibility features and compliance levels of your product, highlighting areas that cover ADA Section 508 and/or WCAG standards. If you prefer a less formal route, I can also author an accessibility statement. By providing a clear and comprehensive VPAT ACR or accessibility statement, I help ensure transparency and compliance, assisting organizations in demonstrating their commitment to accessibility and identifying areas for improvement.

  • Assistive Technology
  • Accessibility Testing
  • Section 508
  • Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Compliance Consultation
  • Documentation
  • Usability Testing

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