Digital Accessibility Technologist
A Digital Accessibility Technologist is someone who works to make digital spaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. This is a career which has grown internationally because of Human Rights legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This is a cross-disciplinary field requiring proficiency with various kinds of assistive technology, and a working understanding of appropriate technological and legal standards, such as WCAG and the Americans with Disabilities Act (in the US). There is often a user experience design component to this specialty, particularly in the application of the principles of Universal Design and inclusive design.
There is a substantial body of work around digital accessibility, education programs around the world and professional organizations like International Association of Accessibility Professionals.
Education
The W3C is a central agency in Digital Accessibility and provides considerable information for people interested in learning Introduction to Web Accessibility. Unfortunately, unless you have a disability, most people are not aware of barriers many people face.[1]
There are many events around the world which help build a community of practice; one of the first is CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Thousands of Digital Accessibility Technologists gather here every year to learn the latest best practices.
Certification
- International Association of Accessibility Professionals - IAAP Certification.[2]
- The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) also has an RHF Accessibility Certification Professional.[3]
- The Department of Homeland Security has created a Trusted Tester certification to support training around evaluating Section 508 standards.[4]
- California State University, Northridge offers their Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP).[5]
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