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AbilityNet is the leading UK charity for computing and disability. In 2005 we supported over 490,000 adults and children through direct work, training and online services.

We have a network of centres, mainly hosted by major IT companies, and are working with an increasing number of partners and affiliates to provide a quality managed local service for disabled people.

Demand for our services grows with our reputation. The people who work for AbilityNet are our greatest asset and a hugely talented group, who combine passion for what we do with great communication skills and IT knowledge.

How would you like to use your experience to enable people with a disability or limiting condition to use technology to change and enhance their lives?

We are looking for exceptional people for the following roles:

Ergonomic Assessors

Permanent Work Based Assessment Opportunity

AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. Our special expertise is ensuring that whatever the age, health, condition, disability or situation of our clients, they find exactly the right way to adapt or adjust their ICT to make it easier to use.

To do this, we have a team of ICT and Ergonomic Assessors who review the needs of clients and recommend assistive technology and training to make their use of ICT possible.

The Ergonomic Assessor will assist clients to retain their employees who have specific health conditions and/or disabilities and require specialist equipment and/or adaptations to the work environment.

We are currently recruiting two additional members of the Assessment Team, one of which could be a graduate post. This post would suit a graduate Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Ergonomist, who would like to specialise in the area of assistive technology assessment and work place assessment. Training in assistive technology assessment will be provided by one of our partner organisations. These posts will be based either in the South or in the North of England.

For further information download the full job description.

Download an application form and email together with a current CV to jobs@abilitynet.org.uk (preferable) or post application together with CV to :

Head of HR,
AbilityNet,
C/O Microsoft Offices Thames Valley Park,
Reading
RG6 1WG

Closing Date: 20th August 2010.

AbilityNet is an equal opportunity employer.

Accessibility and Usability Consultant

Role:

Based in London, to work as part of the national Accessibility Services consultancy team and London regional AbilityNet team. To liaise directly with: Head of Accessibility Services London Team Manager

Role Definition:

Working on audits, training, design, consultancy and development of materials across the UK. This will combine a share of the current and future workload of the Accessibility Services team, as well as new contacts and leads that you can create and develop.

Tasks:

To assist the team in delivering, developing and expanding the range of consultancy services
To undertake web and software accessibility and usability audits
To undertake HTML and CSS validations
To moderate and report on disabled user testing sessions
To design and build sites internally and for customers
To draft/review standards documents
To assist the team in developing and maintaining www.abilitynet.org.uk
To assist in developing and expanding our product lines
To present training sessions and offer in-depth consultancy to organisations on web accessibility and usability
To proactively identify ways of improving our products and services
To remain abreast of trends and developments in the area of web accessibility
As required, to support the Advice & Information team, to receive, record and respond to enquiries by telephone, email and mail.

Personal skills:

To have an in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS and the concepts of web accessibility
To have up to date knowledge on the range of assistive technology available to people with a disability
To have good presentational skills
To be able to work independently and as part of a team
To be self-motivated and proactive

For further information download the full job description.

To Apply: Download an application form and email together with a current CV to jobs@abilitynet.org.uk (preferable) or post application together with CV to :

Head of HR,
AbilityNet,
C/O Microsoft Offices Thames Valley Park,
Reading
RG6 1WG

Closing Date: July 16th 2010.

AbilityNet is an equal opportunity employer.

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