Project: Accessibility Compliance & Audit-Readiness (IAAP Standard) Website Development Objective We need an experienced accessibility professional/developer to help us make our digital platform 100% compliant with accessibility standards so that it passes an IAAP-certified accessibility audit. Scope of Work 1. Accessibility Audit (Initial Check) o Review current website (or web app) for accessibility gaps. o Identify issues against WCAG 2.1 AA (or later), GIGW guidelines, and IS 17802 standards. o Provide a structured report of non-compliance areas. 2. Remediation & Development o Redesign/update pages, content, and code to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. o Ensure proper use of semantic HTML, ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, contrast ratios, and accessible forms. o Make PDFs, media (videos, images), and downloadable docs compliant (e.g., tagged PDFs, captions, alt text). o Ensure compatibility with screen readers and assistive technologies. 3. Audit Preparation & Testing o Work towards making the site “audit-ready” for certification. o Conduct usability testing with persons with disabilities (if possible). o Provide final accessibility conformance report with remediation proof. Deliverables • Initial accessibility audit report. • Fully remediated, accessibility-compliant website. • Final audit-readiness package, including accessibility statement & documentation. • Handover guidelines for internal team (how to maintain accessibility in future updates). Required Skills & Experience • Strong expertise in web accessibility (WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2). • Familiarity with IAAP CPACC, WAS, or other certifications preferred. • Experience with GIGW and Indian ICT accessibility standards (IS 17802) a plus. • Proven track record of making websites audit-ready. • Knowledge of ARIA roles, semantic HTML5, accessible design patterns. • Ability to create accessible documents (Word, PDF) and multimedia. Budget & Timeline • Budget: Open to proposals (please suggest fixed cost or hourly with estimates). • Timeline: Must deliver within 20 Days • Milestone will release upon successful delivery of project How to Apply Please include in your proposal: • Your experience with accessibility projects (examples/links). • Any IAAP certifications (or prior work with IAAP auditors). • A short plan on how you would approach this project. • Estimated cost & delivery timeline.