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Equal Experts · 12 hours ago

UX Consultant - Accessibility & Inclusion

Equal Experts is a network of associates who work as independent contractors specializing in various fields. They are seeking a senior UX Consultant who specializes in Accessibility & Inclusion to improve user experiences while advocating for inclusive design and accessibility expertise.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Review VPATs and accessibility documentation for enterprise and digital systems
Interpret automated and AI-based accessibility assessments using expert judgement and user impact
Translate compliance findings into clear UX risk, impact and remediation guidance
Define alternative access plans and phased remediation approaches
Act as a point of contact for user-reported accessibility barriers and coordinate fixes
Design and deliver practical, engaging accessibility training for non-technical audiences
Create clear, reusable guidance, templates and resources
Work with cross-functional teams on web, LMS, document, social and digital content accessibility
Support organization-wide accessibility processes and culture change

Qualification

WCAG knowledgeAccessibility assessmentVPAT interpretationPragmatic problem-solvingCommunicationInfluencing without authorityExperience in public sectorAI-assisted assessments

Required

Strong working knowledge of WCAG and digital accessibility standards
Hands-on experience assessing accessibility across systems, web content and documents
Experience interpreting VPATs (or equivalent) and advising on remediation
Pragmatic problem-solving and sound judgement under delivery constraints
Excellent communication skills and experience influencing without authority
Confidence working in complex, autonomous environments (e.g. public sector or higher education)

Preferred

Experience with AI- or tool-assisted accessibility assessments
Familiarity with higher education or public-sector contexts
Experience working to externally driven regulatory deadlines

Company

Equal Experts

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Equal Experts’ agile practitioners combine technical excellence and business pragmatism to deliver simple bespoke software solutions

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