TestPros is seeking participants for an onsite Smart TV accessibility and closed caption usability testing effort scheduled for July 2026.
Location:
Sterling, VA (onsite at the TestPros office)
Timeline:
Early July 2026
(Currently anticipated between July 6 – July 17, 2026)
Time Commitment:
Approximately 1–2 hours
Compensation:
Paid participation
We are seeking participants representing a variety of accessibility experiences, including:
- Limited hearing / hard-of-hearing individuals
- Deaf individuals
- Cochlear implant users
- Neurodivergent individuals (including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or similar conditions)
The testing group will include at least one participant representing each category above.
Scope of Testing:
Participants will evaluate Smart TV closed caption features and accessibility usability, including:
- Finding and enabling closed caption settings
- Navigating settings using the remote control
- Previewing caption customization options
- Font size, color, and display settings
- Readability and usability of captions
- Consistency and persistence of settings across programs and applications
No technical experience is required. Participants simply need to be willing to provide feedback regarding their experience using TV accessibility features.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
If interested, please contact us for additional details at [email protected]
TestPros, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Must be 18 years or older
- No technical experience required
- Represent a variety of accessibility experiences
What We Do
TestPros brings the latest relevant software life-cycle process methodologies, process improvement methods, test/QA methodologies, tools and industry best-practice knowledge to our customers. We continue to push the boundaries of technology by developing exciting and innovative IT services for the global market. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference, and are always looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team and further their career. Like-minded, dynamic individuals are encouraged to apply. Established in 1988, TestPros provides Independent Assessment and Security Services. Our range of services includes Cybersecurity, Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance, Software/Systems Testing, Automated Testing, Test Range/Test Lab operations, Section 508/WCAG Accessibility, Program Management, Oversight, Cyber Security, FedRAMP Cloud Security, 800-171, Information Assurance, Software Assurance, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Help Desk, and software lifecycle services. TestPros supports both government and commercial clients. On the government side, we are a prime contractor on the DHS EAGLE II vehicle in Functional Category 3. We have many other contract vehicles, including a GSA MAS and GSA VETS2, which make us easy to engage. On the commercial side, we work with companies ranging from small start-ups looking to validate the functionality of their products under development, to Fortune 50 corporations augmenting their test operations or independently verifying the security (RMF, ISO/IEC 27000 series) and accessibility (WCAG / Section 508) compliance of their products.
