AHCC Career Outcomes

Graduates of the program have the skills and experience to apply for accessibility-related positions, such as accessibility specialists or accessibility managers in human resources, or information technology with a focus on accessible computing in industry, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations.

All private and non-profit organizations must follow disabiliy laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act; current guidelines call for following WCAG standards. With more than 4,000 accessibility technologies for people with disabilities, most organizations usually hire Accessibility Specialists or related positions. Similarly, all federal organizations and contractors must follow Section 508 guidelines – and most organizations have 508 Compliance Specialists and related positions.

Some graduates will work in the information technology divisions of private, federal, or state organizations to provide technical support and maintenance for accessible websites, accessible media, software or communication systems. Other graduates will work in human resources or policy divisions to provide training, compliance, and support. Regardless of which division they work in, they will use their skills to ensure accessibility of information and communication technologies and systems through information gathering, user-centered design, effective deployment practices on a range of devices, and effective communication skills.