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Tara T

@tara_accessible

Section 508 Document Accessibility and Remediation Specialist

United States
English
About me
I specialize in document accessibility and Section 508 remediation, helping organizations create accessible PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations. My expertise includes document tagging, reading order, accessible tables, alternative text, and accessibility testing. As a DHS Trusted Tester, I recognize the importance of going beyond automated checks to ensure accessibility. I take a detail-oriented approach to every project, focusing on preserving document integrity while improving accessibility and usabilit... Read more

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I will remediate pdfs for section 508 and wcag accessibility
From$65 / projectMore details

Work experience

VarnerMiller

Section 503 Trusted Tester and Instructional Designer

VarnerMiller

Feb 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos

Perform Section 508 accessibility remediation and quality assurance for digital documents, including PDFs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files. Specialize in manual PDF remediation, including document tagging, logical reading order, heading structures, lists, complex tables, alternative text, hyperlinks, and other accessibility requirements. Use professional accessibility tools, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook PDF Validator, PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker), and the Callas PDFGoHTML plug-in, to evaluate and remediate documents. Conduct additional accessibility testing using NVDA screen reader software to assess usability beyond automated checks. Apply Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards while maintaining document formatting, content accuracy, and usability. Take a detail-oriented approach to identifying, correcting, and verifying accessibility issues.