Contact person: Website Accessibility Upgrade (ADA compliant) for Restaurant Group

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Location: Tokyo, Japan

Budget: Recommended by industry experts

Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"We are a hospitality group operating restaurants and bars in New York. As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, we are looking to bring our website up to full ADA compliance in accordance with federal standards (ADA Title III) and New York State accessibility requirements.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Web Developer / Accessibility Specialist to audit, update, and implement accessibility features on our website to ensure ADA compliance and alignment with WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher) standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct a full accessibility audit of our current website

Identify and document accessibility issues and barriers (e.g. missing alt text, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility)

Implement updates to bring the website into compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and New York State accessibility guidelines

Ensure all interactive features (forms, menus, reservations, PDFs, images, etc.) are accessible

Provide an Accessibility Statement for the website, including a feedback/contact mechanism

Train internal staff on best practices for maintaining accessibility when updating site content

Provide documentation of compliance and a roadmap for ongoing maintenance

Qualifications

Proven experience in web accessibility and ADA compliance projects

Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2, Section 508, and ADA Title III requirements

Experience remediating websites for businesses (hospitality or retail preferred)

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA attributes, and CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress, Squarespace, Shopify, etc.)

Familiarity with accessibility testing tools (WAVE, Axe, Lighthouse, JAWS/NVDA screen readers)

Ability to provide references or portfolio of past accessibility compliance work

Preferred

Experience working with hospitality, restaurants, or retail websites

Understanding of New York State’s accessibility requirements

Familiarity with SEO and mobile optimization alongside accessibility

Deliverables

Fully ADA-compliant website (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum)

Written Accessibility Statement

Documentation of changes and compliance report

Recommendations for ongoing accessibility practices" (client-provided description)