Website Accessibility Upgrade (ADA compliant) for Restaurant Group

We are a hospitality group operating restaurants and bars in New York. As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we are looking to bring our website up to full ADA compliance in accordance with federal standards (ADA Title III) and New York State accessibility requirements. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Web Developer / Accessibility Specialist to audit, update, and implement accessibility features on our website to ensure ADA compliance and alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) standards. Responsibilities Conduct a full accessibility audit of our current website Identify and document accessibility issues and barriers (e.g. missing alt text, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility) Implement updates to bring the website into compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and New York State accessibility guidelines Ensure all interactive features (forms, menus, reservations, PDFs, images, etc.) are accessible Provide an Accessibility Statement for the website, including a feedback/contact mechanism Train internal staff on best practices for maintaining accessibility when updating site content Provide documentation of compliance and a roadmap for ongoing maintenance Qualifications Proven experience in web accessibility and ADA compliance projects Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA Title III requirements Experience remediating websites for businesses (hospitality or retail preferred) Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA attributes, and CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, etc.) Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse, JAWS/NVDA screen readers) Ability to provide references or portfolio of past accessibility compliance work Preferred Experience working with hospitality, restaurants, or retail websites Understanding of New York State’s accessibility requirements Familiarity with SEO and mobile optimization alongside accessibility Deliverables Fully ADA-compliant website (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum) Written Accessibility Statement Documentation of changes and compliance report Recommendations for ongoing accessibility practices