Re: DHS Trusted Tester Program

Thanks a million Peter!
Greg

Greg Jellin
Web Accessibility Specialist
Web & Digital Communications

University of San Francisco
gjellin@usfca.edu | usfca.edu


On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 3:41 PM, Peter Shikli <pshikli@bizware.com> wrote:

> Greg,
>
> Good news on both counts.  You don't need to be a federal employee, though
> they do have eligibility requirements.  The cost is free, though I hear it
> may go up significantly to match the value provided.
>
> Cheers,
> Peter
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From*: Greg Jellin <gjellin@usfca.edu>
> *Sent*: 6/5/18 3:24 PM
> *To*: pshikli@bizware.com
> *Cc*: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
> *Subject*: Re: DHS Trusted Tester Program
> Thanks Peter,
>
> Wow, that sounds like fun /s. I appreciate the feedback.
>
> A few questions if you don't mind:
>
>    - Does one have to be a federal employee/contractor to be eligible for
>    the training/cert?
>    - Is there a fee?
>
> Thanks!
> Greg
>
> Greg Jellin
> Web Accessibility Specialist
> Web & Digital Communications
>
> University of San Francisco
> gjellin@usfca.edu | usfca.edu
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Peter Shikli <pshikli@bizware.com> wrote:
>
>> We are a group of Trusted Testers certified by the federal Office of
>> Accessible Systems and Technology under the Department of Homeland
>> Security.  The process includes a rather intensive educational curriculum
>> for which they recommend budgeting 6 months.  Our analysts completed it on
>> average over 3 months, but a full-time commitment is mandatory or the
>> retention suffers.  A 90% correct result on a multi-day final is required
>> to pass.
>>
>> The focus is to understand a structured test process over 81 specific
>> failure conditions, mastering each in detail, and producing an objective
>> violation report.  Federal agencies need that objectivity and consistency
>> to audit websites and online applications for procurement and meeting
>> Section 508 standards.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Peter Shikli
>> pshikli@access2online.com
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>> ------------------------------
>> *From*: Greg Jellin <gjellin@usfca.edu>
>> *Sent*: 6/5/18 2:32 PM
>> *To*: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
>> *Subject*: DHS Trusted Tester Program
>> Hello,
>>
>> Is anyone familiar with the Department of Homeland Security's
>> "Interagency Trusted Tester Program" for Section 508?
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dhs.gov_interagency-2Dtrusted-2Dtester-2Dprogram&d=DwMFaQ&c=qgVugHHq3rzouXkEXdxBNQ&r=iDnTWnA6skDocLNn6o3DMgD0lgfawaDaBgSsuAwsRPs&m=eU0FDN5j3axUE3OI8dETFvM5JW8fT85rCw_h8TS6p0Y&s=5KyX81HGeMcrCmEBusa0xnqR0lteTUa3H1pXUi_G2ks&e=>
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dhs.gov_interagency-2Dtrusted-2Dtester-2Dprogram&d=DwMFaQ&c=qgVugHHq3rzouXkEXdxBNQ&r=iDnTWnA6skDocLNn6o3DMgD0lgfawaDaBgSsuAwsRPs&m=eU0FDN5j3axUE3OI8dETFvM5JW8fT85rCw_h8TS6p0Y&s=5KyX81HGeMcrCmEBusa0xnqR0lteTUa3H1pXUi_G2ks&e=>
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dhs.gov_interagency-2Dtrusted-2Dtester-2Dprogram&d=DwMFaQ&c=qgVugHHq3rzouXkEXdxBNQ&r=iDnTWnA6skDocLNn6o3DMgD0lgfawaDaBgSsuAwsRPs&m=eU0FDN5j3axUE3OI8dETFvM5JW8fT85rCw_h8TS6p0Y&s=5KyX81HGeMcrCmEBusa0xnqR0lteTUa3H1pXUi_G2ks&e=>
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dhs.gov_interagency-2Dtrusted-2Dtester-2Dprogram&d=DwMFaQ&c=qgVugHHq3rzouXkEXdxBNQ&r=iDnTWnA6skDocLNn6o3DMgD0lgfawaDaBgSsuAwsRPs&m=fjbILptUbvvgdr-UKlDoqOTY-wXtxaf78DtYwCkzry4&s=L5fx70eg_CsnHG9dwYKfFWgMuBapYCeLcS00FsnSucE&e=>
>> https://www.dhs.gov/interagency-trusted-tester-program
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dhs.gov_interagency-2Dtrusted-2Dtester-2Dprogram&d=DwMFaQ&c=qgVugHHq3rzouXkEXdxBNQ&r=iDnTWnA6skDocLNn6o3DMgD0lgfawaDaBgSsuAwsRPs&m=fjbILptUbvvgdr-UKlDoqOTY-wXtxaf78DtYwCkzry4&s=L5fx70eg_CsnHG9dwYKfFWgMuBapYCeLcS00FsnSucE&e=>.
>> I had never heard of this and just stumbled across it. It isn't clear how
>> to become certified. Does anyone know what the process is to get certified?
>> Is anyone certified?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>>
>> Greg Jellin
>> Web Accessibility Specialist
>> Web & Digital Communications
>>
>> University of San Francisco
>> gjellin@usfca.edu | usfca.edu
>>
>>
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