Digital Accessibility Specialist; WCAG

Role: IN-DOH-Communications Compliance Specialist, Digital Accessibility Specialist (WCAG 2.1) (804674)

Duration: 6 months (Contract)

Location: 2 N. Meridian St.

- Indianapolis, IN 46204

We are actively hiring a Digital Accessibility Specialist to support a six‑month initiative to bring health forms, digital content, and web pages into compliance with WCAG 2.1. The specialist will coordinate efforts with the Indiana Department of Health Office of Public Affairs to ensure IDOH’s public‑facing materials are usable and accessible for all residents.

• Review existing forms, documents, and web content to assess compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Work collaboratively with program areas to revise, rewrite, or redesign materials to meet accessibility requirements, including plain language, document structure, color contrast, and alternative text.
• Partner with web teams and agency program areas to ensure HTML content, PDFs, and interactive elements are accessible and properly remediated.
• Utilize project tracking and accessibility checker tools to monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide guidance, training, and best practice recommendations to staff involved in content creation and publishing.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to confirm accessibility corrections have been implemented accurately.
• Prepare documentation and reports summarizing compliance improvements, outstanding issues, and recommendations for long‑term accessibility practices.
• Stay current with accessibility standards, requirements, and industry best practices.

• Strong understanding of accessible digital communication principles, including document tagging, semantic structure, and screen reader compatibility.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Adobe Acrobat, and other platforms, as well as the ability to problem‑solve.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and plain language content.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate across teams.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency with common accessibility tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat accessibility features, WAVE, Axe, or similar).
• Experience working in government, public health, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with content management systems and web publishing workflows.
• Experience evaluating and remediating content for WCAG 2.1 compliance. Accessibility certification (such as CPACC or WAS) is a plus.

If you are interested, please apply with your updated resume.