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Accessibility related Jobs in India – January, 2020

January 10, 2020 Srinivasu Chakravarthula Leave a Comment Career Alerts ,

It’s great to see there are growing accessibility related job opportunities in India. Below are a few requirements that we are aware of:

  • Salesforce is looking for UX Accessibility role at Hyderabad
  • VMWare will have a few openings Look up for “accessibility”. Watch out VMWare Careers page after 20th January, 2020
  • IAAP India Chapter is looking for Community Manager. This will be a great opportunity if you are someone interested to spread love for accessibility.
  • Heads-up: ServiceNow will be having a few accessibility opportunities; stay tuned!

All the best,

A tribute to Joseph Karr O’Connor

January 9, 2020 Srinivasu Chakravarthula Leave a Comment Accessibility

Just after about a few weeks that Jim Thatcher has passed away, it’s sad to sad and unexpected demise of yet another accessibility advocate Joseph Karr O’Connor (1953 – 2020). He is one of those people who have contributed immensly in the area of digital accessibility. He is popularly known as Joe and AccessibleJoe. 

I met him for the first time at CSUN Conference back in 2010 and we had a great conversation. When I asked for his business card, his answer was “I’m just CSUN’s Webmaster; I’m not that important person to carry business cards.” that was his simplicity. 

Sure he must have done a great work at CSUN as a Webmaster but also post his retirement at the Universityl, he has contributed a lot to the world of accessibility specially for WordPress platform. He has educated a lot of people about accessibility. 

Joe – you will be missed and may your soul rest in peace. 

Profound regards and condolences to Joe’s family,

Srinivasu Chakravarthula
8th January, 2020
Thank you, John Foliot for letting me know this news through Facebook. 

Intoducing SI a11y (AccessibilitY) HelpDesk

January 9, 2020 Srinivasu Chakravarthula Leave a Comment Accessibility ,

What’s What’s SI HelpDesk?

SI (ServeOM Inclusion)’s a11y (AccessibilitY)’s Help Desk is a platform where anyone who is building a website, web application, mobilie application to ask questions related to accessibility. 

Yes, there are plenty of resources on the web and they are all great and SI a11y HelpDesk is just another helping hand to support individuals and organizations in the area of digital accessibility. 

How to connect with SI a11y HelpDesk?

SI a11y HelpDesk can be reached via voice call or WhatsApp Text on +91 6366 778 991 or +91 9482 506 558. Our phone support works from 9:00 AM (India Standard Time) to 2:00 PM (India Standard Time) From Monday to Saturday. Questions can also be sent using email at support[at]serveominclusion[dot]com. 

Who should use SI a11y HelpDesk?

  • Web Developers
  • User Experience Designers
  • Quality Assurance Personnel
  • Product owners
  • Non-profit organizations working to promote accessibility
  • People with Disabilities

What kind of questions you should ask?

Questions related to digital accessibility including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Accessible Rich Internet Applications, Accessibility Testing, Accessible Pattern libraries, Mobile accessibility. Currently we have limited knowledge about document accessibility; however, we shall be able to help you by routing your questions to our colleagues in the industry. 

We encourage you to keep something handy for you to take notes of the conversation. 

Looking forward to having a convesation.