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From: Emily Ogle
Date: Jun 6, 2018 1:27PM

I would add also that figuring out the system requirements prior to even beginning is a must.

> On Jun 6, 2018, at 1:16 PM, Gardiner, Carol T < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> I'll add a few pointers:
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> 1. Pay attention to the timeframe for getting through the course and also completing the exam. Your registration will expire.
> 2. Save your work and notes as you progress through the course. They are helpful during the certification exam.
> 3. If you are working on USG equipment, it can be a challenge just to get the tools approved for use and installed by Sys admins. If you are working on your own equipment, no problem.
> 4. When you get to the point of practicing with Object Inspect, you can eliminate most of the fields in the feedback panel except for the few you'll use.
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> Best of luck.
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> Carol T. Gardiner
> Technical Quality Assurance Specialist
> Contractor, PalTech Inc.
> DHS Certified Trusted Tester #301171
> U.S. Department of State, FSI/EX/ISD
> F-1717, ext 27721
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: UYEN THAI < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2018 6:11 PM
> To: WebAIM Discussion List < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] DHS Trusted Tester Program
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> Hi Greg,
> You have to email the Accessibility Help Desk from the website and ask to enroll. Enrollment begins upon receipt of the email notification. You will find all the details how to access the courses and all the important information. You must complete all the lessons and pass the Trusted Training exam prior to take the Trusted Tester Certification Exam.
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> The help desk is very helpful and you can call and ask too. Good luck!
> Uyen
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>> On Jun 5, 2018, at 4:51 PM, Greg Jellin < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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>> Hello,,
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>> Is anyone familiar with the Department of Homeland Security's
>> "Interagency Trusted Tester Program" for Section 508?
>> https://www.dhs.gov/interagency-trusted-tester-program. 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?
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>> Thanks!
>> Greg
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>> Greg Jellin
>> Web Accessibility Specialist
>> Web & Digital Communications
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>> University of San Francisco
>> <EMAIL REMOVED> | usfca.edu
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