Promote accessibility of the Web for people with disabilities. Conduct outreach activities for the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) in Europe. Develop outreach materials in coordination with WAI Working Groups; provide training on design of accessible Web sites, and on evaluation of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines; train and coordinate teams of reviewers of Web site accessibility; serve as a liaison to standards organizations and promote harmonization of standards for Web accessibility in Europe; coordinate Working Group meetings and training sessions on Web accessibility; provide technical assistance on implementation of Web accessibility guidelines; compose and disseminate electronic mailings on Web accessibility; help maintain WAI Web site.
Excellent communication skills in English, including presentation skills; other European languages a plus. In-depth knowledge of Web accessibility including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines; Web authoring tools; the Web industry in Europe; and policies relating to Web accessibility in Europe. Familiarity with W3C; Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines; User Agent Accessibility Guidelines; assistive technologies; and disability communities in Europe. Experience working internationally and in team settings. Availability for travel.
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