Digital Accessibility Specialist
What is This Job All About?
You’re the superhero making sure technology works for everyone—no matter their ability, age, or location. As a Digital Accessibility Specialist, you help design websites, apps, and digital tools that people with disabilities or limited tech access can use easily. Whether it’s making a site screen-reader friendly or ensuring buttons are easy to click, you’re shaping a fairer, more inclusive digital world.
Hardness Level:
Learning Period:
6-12months
Salary Level:
$50-$80k
Required Skills:
Hard Skills:
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Assistive tech testing (like screen readers, voice control)
Inclusive and responsive design practices
Usability testing
Soft Skills:
Empathy and active listening
Attention to detail
Advocacy for inclusion
Clear and patient communication
User-centered thinking
How to Start:
Learn accessibility standards and best practices
Study how people with different disabilities use technology
Audit websites and apps for accessibility issues
Build or improve projects with accessibility in mind
Connect with disability advocacy organizations to understand local needs
