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Accessibility Specialist vs Generalist: When to Hire Each

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Hire an accessibility specialist when the work requires deep expertise in WCAG conformance, audit methodology, screen reader behavior, ARIA patterns, or legal documentation like a VPAT. Hire a generalist (typically a developer, designer, or QA professional with accessibility knowledge) when the work involves day-to-day implementation, basic conformance checks during development, or supporting an existing accessibility … Read more

Why Skilled Developers Earn Big in Accessibility

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Skilled developers can make serious money in accessibility because demand for their work far exceeds supply. Organizations across every industry need developers who understand WCAG 2.1 AA and WCAG 2.2 AA conformance, and the talent pool is small. That gap between demand and available expertise drives rates up and keeps them there. This is not … Read more

How to Transition into Accessibility from UX or Web Development

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UX designers and web developers already have most of the core skills needed for a career in digital accessibility. The transition is less about starting over and more about redirecting what you already know toward a specific, growing discipline. Accessibility work sits at the intersection of design, development, and user advocacy. If you come from … Read more