Position open at W3C WAI: Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Accessibility Specialist, based in Europe

Dear WAI Interest Group,

We are excited to announce an open position at W3C WAI.

This is an opportunity to work directly with the W3C & WAI communities 
to help enhance the functionality of the Web for people with cognitive 
and learning disabilities. For this full-time position based in Europe, 
we are looking for someone with research background as well as applied 
expertise in accessibility requirements for people with a wide range of 
cognitive and learning disabilities.

Details are below and online at:
  - https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Recruitment/#a11y

I look forward to your application.


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# Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Accessibility Specialist

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is looking for a full-time 
staff member, based in Europe, as a Web Accessibility Specialist. This 
position would particularly focus on development of technical and 
educational resources for people with cognitive and learning disabilities.

This is an opportunity for a unique individual to be part of the team 
responsible for the design of next generation World Wide Web 
technologies, and to help drive a variety of industry and user groups 
toward the development and implementation of technologies that enhance 
the functionality of the Web for people with disabilities. As the 
recognized leader for the technical development of the World Wide Web, 
W3C is seeking an individual with research background and applied 
expertise in accessibility requirements for people with a wide range of 
cognitive and learning disabilities; an excellent understanding of WAI 
Guidelines including WCAG and UAAG, and related standards including 
WAI-ARIA and personalization semantics; a passion for educating others 
on accessible web design and development; and enthusiasm for the mission 
and spirit of W3C.

## Responsibilities

The individual will support the development of web and mobile 
accessibility requirements, related technical specifications, and 
educational resources to improve web and mobile accessibility for people 
with cognitive and learning disabilities. These resources will be 
developed through the W3C/WAI Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AG 
WG) and its Cognitive and Learning Disabilities Accessibility Task Force 
(CoGa TF), the Accessible Platform Architecture Working Group (APA WG), 
the Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG), and in coordination 
with other W3C/WAI Working Groups as needed.

He or she will be responsible for ensuring that user needs and 
requirements are well-researched; formulating these clearly for review; 
leading related discussions through the distributed, collaborative, 
iterative, and consensus-based W3C process; and developing technical and 
educational materials addressing the broad variety of stakeholder 
requirements.

## Requirements

- In-depth knowledge of user needs of people with cognitive and learning 
disabilities;
- Background in accessibility research for people with cognitive and 
learning disabilities;
- In-depth understanding of accessibility requirements across different 
types of disabilities;
- Proven expertise in digital accessibility standards and technology 
support for accessibility;
- Applied knowledge of WCAG, UAAG, WAI-ARIA, and related W3C specifications;
- Proven ability to work in a cross-disability setting, including with 
people with cognitive and learning disabilities, following universal 
design principles for digital accessibility;
- Ability to identify and formulate requirements and develop feasible 
technical solutions;
- Proven ability in technical editing and negotiation, and in building 
trust and consensus;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (samples 
requested);
- Ability to design and draft effective educational and outreach 
materials on accessibility;
- Experience in promoting accessibility guidance to diverse stakeholder 
audiences;
- Ability to work independently with remote peers in a highly 
distributed setting;
- Unrestricted European Union working permit and ability to travel 
internationally;
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study is highly 
recommended;
- Experience in working in an international and distributed organization 
is a plus.

Work is for a period of twenty months.

This position is affiliated with the European Research Consortium for 
Informatics and Mathematics (ERCIM), the W3C host for Europe, in Sophia 
Antipolis, France. Remote work-from-home might be acceptable in specific 
circumstances.

To apply, please send a motivation letter, your resume or CV to 
team-wai-jobs@w3.org.

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Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/
Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Received on Friday, 27 July 2018 07:49:53 UTC