ADA Compliance & Accessibility Specialist (Volunteer)

ADA Compliance & Accessibility Specialist (Volunteer)

PromisePublic | Disability Justice, Accessibility & Compliance

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type: Volunteer

Reports To: Director of Disability Justice & Accessibility / Chief of Public Affairs & Policy

Works Closely With: Program Leadership, HR, Legal & Compliance, Accommodation Manager, PromiseLearning

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, and community. Accessibility is fundamental to our mission—ensuring that every student, family, and team member can fully participate with dignity, safety, and support.

About PromisePublic | Public Trust, Accessibility & Community Engagement

PromisePublic ensures that MAP’s work is accessible, ethical, and aligned with principles of disability justice and public accountability. The division supports compliance, inclusive design, and equitable access across all programs and operations.

Role Overview

We are seeking an ADA Compliance & Accessibility Specialist to support MAP in aligning its programs, systems, and practices with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and broader accessibility standards.

This role ensures that accessibility is not treated as a minimum requirement, but as a core part of program design, staff support, and organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities

ADA Compliance & Guidance

• Provide guidance on ADA requirements across programs and operations
• Support interpretation and application of accessibility-related laws and standards
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local accessibility requirements

Accommodations & Accessibility Support

• Support development and implementation of reasonable accommodations
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accessibility in program delivery and work environments
• Work closely with the Accommodation Manager on complex or escalated cases

Policy & Standards Development

• Contribute to development of accessibility policies, guidelines, and best practices
• Support integration of Universal Design principles across programs
• Ensure accessibility considerations are embedded in planning and execution

Program & Systems Review

• Review programs, materials, and environments for accessibility gaps
• Provide recommendations to improve access and inclusion
• Support ongoing monitoring of accessibility practices

Training & Awareness

• Support development of accessibility training and guidance for staff and volunteers
• Promote awareness of disability justice and inclusive practices
• Help teams understand responsibilities related to accessibility and accommodations

Collaboration & Communication

• Work across HR, programs, and leadership to support accessibility initiatives
• Maintain clear documentation of accessibility practices and recommendations
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

Qualifications

Required

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Strong understanding of accessibility and disability inclusion principles
• Ability to interpret policy and apply it in practical settings
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred

• Experience in accessibility, disability services, or compliance roles
• Familiarity with Section 504, IEPs, and workplace accommodations
• Experience with Universal Design and inclusive program development
• Background in nonprofit, education, or social services

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in accessibility compliance and disability justice work
• Opportunity to shape inclusive practices across a growing organization
• Collaboration with leadership across programs, HR, and policy
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A meaningful role ensuring equitable access for youth, families, and staff

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit:

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant experience in accessibility, compliance, or disability services and interest in MAP’s mission

Accessibility is not an add-on—it is a standard.

Help ensure that every program, space, and experience at MAP is designed for inclusion from the start.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.