Urgent Need - Accessibility specialist with Remediation & ACMM Expertise.

The Contractor will serve as an Web Accessible Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing specialized consulting services to support web accessibility in the client’s system. This role supports the implementation and expansion of the Client’s Accessibility Capability Maturity Model across colleges, districts, the client’s Technology Center and other systemwide entities. The SME will operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading and delivering accessibility-related projects that strengthen compliance, build institutional capacity, and promote equitable access to digital technology. Key Deliverables: Assist in the web accessibility area of the Accessibility Capability Maturity Model (ACMM), baseline reports and annual re-evaluation reports. Review and validate documentation, process descriptions, and resources that support selected status levels to complete the web goals and milestones of the ACMM reports. Provide recommendations to colleges and districts on ACMM web accessibility next steps. Provide guidance to Client’s entities on web accessibility compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., Section 508, WCAG, ADA). Review, analyze, and evaluate products and services for accessibility compliance for the Client’s Tech Center. Provide ad-hoc technical assistance on web accessibility to Client’s entities and client as requested. Assist in facilitating virtual webinars and workshops on accessibility integration into web workflows. Create base content for web accessibility resources and training. Skills and Abilities Required Maintain current working knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to digital accessibility including, but not limited to: Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; California Government Code 11135 and 7405; Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act; Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act, WCAG 2.1, and other web accessibility legislation Ability to work collaboratively and independently Ability to analyze and critically review information Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds Experience in web accessibility, web compliance, or related fields. Demonstrated knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, ADA, and related accessibility and web accessibility standards.