Cynthia Mathis, Cpacc Email & Phone Number

Murphy, Nc, Us

Missouri, United States

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. As the 508 compliance specialist, I will assist with the development and execution of policies and procedures to meet Section 508 standards.Essential Functions: • Service as a primary source of expertise concerning Section 508 accessibility remediation and help clients meet Section 508 standards. • Provide thorough remediation for accessibility and compliance to section 508 of the ADA act and explain to internal and external customers what processes are available and used for remediation. • Use the DHS checklist of accessibility tests to assess webpages.• Record accessibility defects identified during testing and retest issues after they are resolved by developers • Recommends Section 508 remediation solutions related to service offerings, processes and artifacts where possible. • Stay current on Section 508 policy and federal agency accessibility checklists.

Remote

Using various screen readers to test websites for accessibility and WCAG complyance.Reporting on the user experience of websites and applications, advocating for changes that are both accessible and user friendly.Educating the public about assistive technology through videos and power points.Coordinating zoom meetings with companies to demonstrate user experiences.

Durham

As an Accessibility Intern for Ablr Works, I am preparing for a career as an Accessibility Analyst.Duties:• Accessibility Testing• Job Shadowing with Ablr staff• Content creation such as blog and social media posts• Professional development such as webinars on relevant topics, working on Trusted Tester training, and studying for the Certified Professional Accessibility Core Competency (CPACC)

Raleigh, North Carolina

• Consulting and collaborating with staff to identify students’ needs accessing curriculum • Providing individual and group student training sessions on various assistive technologies and applications to access online learning• Contributing to the development of Career and Technical Education curriculums about the universal design for assistive technology, coding and robotics• Creating tutorials for using a screen reader to access various programs• Working in partnership with the Department of Public Instruction to test various applications such as Canvas and ECATS• Researching assessment materials to determine which strategies would be best moving forward, and producing these as written reports• Manage equipment database• Perform yearly tests and maintenance to ensure all technology is functioning properly• Responsible for assigning the appropriate technology to meet the needs of all students.• Expert skill level in JAWS for windows, braille, braille note takers, voiceover for apple, and Microsoft Word

Murphy, North Carolina

Instructed students in assistive technology classes. Adapted materials for Accessability read braille with students increasing proficiency by 10%.

Murphy, North Carolina

Answered the crisis hotline, attended court hearings, attended various webinars, and conducted research regarding victims with disabilities

Clyde, North Carolina

Intake gathering for child protective services. Meals on wheels assessments for adult protective services. Attended court hearings for both child and adult protective services. Attended child and family team meeting's.

Certificate, Screen Reader User Tester Training

Digital accessibility with screen readers. Web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) 5-week training. Website and PDF document testing.

Certificate, Web Accessibility

In the Ablr Accessibility Analyst Course (A3C), Ablr Works trains and supports qualified participants to prepare for a career.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Special Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: .• Coursework focused on visual impairments and assistive technology

Bachelors, Social Work