Joseph Hood
@josephhood
Senior Section 508 compliance specialist focused on WCAG, remediation, and assistive technology.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Section 508 Compliance Specialist with over three years of experience ensuring federal applications meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.2 standards. I lead code reviews, accessibility testing, and collaborate directly with developers to remediate critical accessibility issues.
I train teams on federal accessibility standards and produce clear compliance documentation that supports continuous process improvement. I leverage assistive technologies and accessibility tools to improve user experience for people with disabilities and conduct thorough audits of government web assets.
Previously, I provided IT support for large workstation deployments and worked as an insurance agent serving clients with accessibility and comprehension needs, demonstrating strong attention to detail, communication, and user-centered problem solving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Section 508 Tester
Bart & Associates
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)
Led code reviews and Section 508/WCAG 2.2 compliance testing for government web assets, trained teams on federal accessibility standards, and collaborated with developers to remediate critical accessibility issues.
IT Support Specialist
Qualfon
Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Supported over 400 workstations and maintained technical support documentation to streamline processes, resolving IT issues and ensuring operational readiness across the team.
Insurance Agent
Qualfon
Aug 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Assisted elderly clients in selecting Medicare plans, managed client data using Cavulus, and communicated plan options clearly to address hearing and comprehension challenges.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Public Trust
Public Trust, Security Clearance
Obtained Public Trust clearance in July 2024.
Trusted Tester Web Certification Program
Section 508 Certification, Accessibility Testing
Completed the Trusted Tester Web Certification Program and obtained Section 508 certification in December 2022.
Ligonier Valley High School
High School Diploma, General Education
High School Diploma awarded in May 2017 from Ligonier Valley High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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