Many blind professionals are looking for the same thing: a real career, meaningful work, and an opportunity to prove what they can do.

In this episode of WCATea, Bee Yang and Ellie Alvarado unlock truths about the Certified AccessAbility Tester (CAT) Program and explain how blind and disabled professionals can build careers in digital accessibility.

They discuss what the CAT Program actually teaches, why it is challenging, how the program is evolving from 14 to 18 weeks, what students can expect, and how a paid apprenticeship helps graduates gain real-world accessibility testing experience.

In this episode:

What the CAT Program is and who it is for
How blind professionals become accessibility testers
DHS Trusted Tester Certification
WCAG 2.2 accessibility training
Paid apprenticeship opportunities
Remote work for blind and disabled professionals
Professional skills needed to succeed
Why motivation matters more than technical experience
How accessibility testing becomes a long-term career

Whether you're a blind job seeker, vocational rehabilitation client, accessibility professional, or someone curious about digital accessibility careers, this episode provides an honest look at what it takes to get started.

Learn more about the CAT Program: https://accessabilityofficer.com/vocational-rehabilitation

Learn more about AccessAbility Officer: https://accessabilityofficer.com

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