Assistive Tech Developer at Hope Tech
IAAP CPACC certified
now studying for DHS Section 508
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@Laura_a11y
Laura Wissiak
Accessibility Specialist
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Design
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Accessibility
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Inclusive Design
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DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group
Visit Project open_in_new Feb 2026 - Jul 2026Welcome to the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group, hosted by GDG Vienna. 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.
Language & Tools
HTML, CSS, UX, ARIA, WCAG, Accessibility (a11y)
Currently Exploring
DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester (study group on GDG Vienna)
Google Developer Expert
Google Developer Expert
Achievements
Forbes Under 30
Contributions
Articles
- Free upcoming accessibility education events in MayMay 06, 2026
- Accessibility Events in March 2026Feb 27, 2026
- Upcoming Accessibility Events in March 2026Feb 25, 2026
- Accessibility Education Events in February 2026Feb 15, 2026
- Speed, Reach, Cost: The Triple Win of Web Standards on Blue Beanie DayNov 30, 2025
Comments
- @[Mehadi Hasan] I do hope so! Many professionals don't recognize yet t...Feb 25, 2026
- Thank you for showing the other side. I mostly see only praise for Tai...Jan 20, 2026
- @[Andrew Mewborn] If that one hit a bit too close to home, I can recom...Dec 02, 2025
- @[Muzzamil Abbas] Thanks! My aim here is actually the opposite of taki...Oct 21, 2025
- In my experience, these organizers in particular are actively involved...Oct 04, 2025
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