Join for the kickoff session of our DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group. This will set the foundation for understanding the Conformance Test Process, an essential skill for ensuring that digital services and content meet accessibility standards.

We will go over what Section 508 is, how the certification process and exam are structured, deadlines to keep in mind, recap WCAG and POUR Principles before we start with practical accessibility testing.

This series builds on our previous Accessibility Webinar Series. If you are new to accessibility auditing, review the recordings in advance or in between sessions, as we won't go into the details of WCAG and POUR principles.

• Session 1: What is Section 508? Functional performance criteria and standards, getting familiar with testing tools and how they work (the long but important theory part)

• Session 2: Auto-Playing and Auto-Updating Content + Flashing

• Session 3: Keyboard Access and Focus

• Session 4: Forms

• Session 5: Links + Images + Adjustable Time Limits

• Session 6: Repetitive Content + Content Structure

• Session 7: Language + Page Titles, Frames, and iFrames

• Session 8: Sensory Characteristics and Contrast + Tables

• Session 9: CSS Positioning + Pre-Recorded Audio-Only, Video-Only, and Animations

• Session 10: Synchronized Media

• Session 11: Resize Text + Multiple Ways + Parsing

• Session 12: Conforming Alternate Version and Non-Interference + Conformance Reporting + Q&A

The study group will run over the course of 6 months, allowing you to complete the free prep track in the DHS training portal in parallel.

This is the perfect opportunity to practice your accessibility testing skills and contribute to an inclusive digital world. Don't miss this chance to be part of our growing community—secure your spot now and start your path to certification!

Ressources

• Study Group Recordings

• Slides and Transcripts

• Summary blog posts

• GitHub repository