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<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=Windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><div>Hi, all.</div><div><br></div><div>I am excited to share that the University of Alabama is hiring a technology accessibility specialist who will work in my office. Details below and application available at <a href="http://staffjobs.ua.edu/?job=499702">http://staffjobs.ua.edu/?job=499702</a>. Please spread the word!</div><div><p>The Technology
Accessibility Specialist in the University of Alabama Center for Instructional Technology will serve as the primary technical resource
for accessibility-related tools and support for campus web teams. This position
will provide for the implementation of web accessibility testing and reporting
tools, as well as enabling solutions to technology accessibility and usability
related issues. This person will also be
responsible for creation and maintenance of UA's online accessibility
resources, evaluating and testing tool/service accessibility status, and
communicating with individuals and small groups about technical aspects of
accessibility. Successful candidate will work in a collaborative team
environment, and be responsible for advising, consulting, developing,
structuring and implementing web-accessibility solutions to maintain compliant
online content. They will coordinate remediation efforts with employees and
vendors to meet standards for online content.
They will participate and contribute to campus efforts and professional
groups regarding web accessibility.</p><div>
</div><p>Applicants should have: Bachelor’s
degree or higher related to web development, technology accessibility, or
related field and 2 years professional experience. Working knowledge of WCAG
2.0 guidelines, WordPress, and common web development languages and tools.
Experience making existing and new sites meet accessibility guidelines. Ability
to communicate technical information to groups or individuals with varying
technical skill levels. Experience with assistive technology.</p></div><div><div><div>Dr. Rachel S. Thompson</div><div>Director, Emerging Technology and Accessibility</div><div>Center for Instructional Technology</div><div>University of Alabama</div><div><a href="http://accessibility.ua.edu/">http://accessibility.ua.edu</a></div></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>