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Vocational Rehabilitation

Assess. Accelerate. Certify. Get hired!

Deliver measurable outcomes for clients who are blind or visually impaired with instructor-led programs designed for competitive integrated employment!

  • AssessIdentify strengths and weaknesses needed to achieve vocational goals.
  • AccelerateBuild the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's workplace.
  • CertifyThe only job training and certification program with guaranteed employment.
  • Get HiredSystematically source interviews and successfully navigate the hiring process to get hired.
  • FAQYour answers to our most common questions.

Authorized in over half the USA

States where AccessAbility Officer Training Programs are Authorized

Authorized States list:
  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington

Need help getting your state authorized? Or ready to join the next class from an authorized state?

Assess

Skills Assessment for Competitive Integrated Employment.

Know where your clients stand today so you can help them get hired.

Get an objective, unbiased evaluation of your client's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

From ambition to resiliency, critical thinking to problem solving, we assess both the hard and soft skills needed to compete in the workplace today.

Best for clients with a new case, who want to work remote, or in an office setting.

Know where your clients are with a detailed report in less than 1 week.

Fill out the form below to get started.

Accelerate

Workplace Readiness Accelerator Program (WRAP).

Your clients will be forced to use applications and software they've never experienced before they landed their job. Will they make it?

To Accelerate toward their vocational goal, your clients must build the skills all employers expect in their employees.

Across 8 weeks with a 25-hour weekly commitment, the Workplace Readiness Accelerator delivers:

  • Screen reader & assistive technology skill development
  • Workplace applications and software, including artificial intelligence
  • Microsoft365, Office, Chrome, Chrome extensions and bookmarks
  • Workplace Readiness Accelerator Certification – for successful graduates.

Want your clients to get Workplace Ready? Fill out the form below to get started!

Certified AccessAbility Testing - CAT Program Overview

Transcript

Narrator> AccessAbility Officer logo in blue, green, and black text is above the Certified AccessAbility Tester certification, CAT 2.1.

Narrator> Four CAT program graduates are speaking.

Mary Beth> The fact that it was remote and I could do most of the study on my own time worked in my favor.

Bee> Oh, hey. Wow. It took me thirty minutes to find one. But this guy, he found one in about five seconds, and just being able to watch that and know that In two, three years, you could be that guy.

Christopher> It it gives you the tools that you need to go forward. With any way in accessibility.

Ellen> I really appreciate that, AccessAbility Officer as a company has employed so many blind people.

Christopher> My name is Christopher Tavarez. I’m from Long Island, New York. And I’ve graduated the CAT program.

Mary Beth> My name is Mary Beth Ritter, and I’m from New Waygo, Michigan. I’m a mother of four and currently am working as a brailleist.

Bee> My name is Bee Yang. I am from Santa Clarita, California.

Ellen> My name is Ellen Bartlett. I’m from Syracuse, New York.

Mary Beth> It’s a wonderful well rounded program.

Christopher> The team will always be behind your back, and they’ll always be checking up on you, making sure you’re okay.

Bee> The support that I was given from all the instructors and the feedback. It’s all stuff that helps you to grow as a person.

Mary Beth> The constant continuous support and encouragement, not only from the staff, but from the other members of my cohort.

Ellen> A lot of new things that I didn’t think about before?

Christopher> Getting to speak with the people who actually work in accessibility testing

Bee> So it’s kind of opened my eyes per se to all the problems that people might face.

Mary Beth> It really helped me gain confidence.

Ellen> There are other blind people out there doing this kind of work.

Christopher> So it goes just beyond the accessibility testing aspect.

Bee> You’re going to learn a lot of new computer skills. You’re going to learn, self discipline, how to manage your time properly.

Mary Beth> You will be able to make a career out of web accessibility testing.

Ellen> Now that I actually do work in the field, I love I do love this work because it’s it’s almost like solving a puzzle.

Bee> Definitely recommend the CAT program.

Mary Beth> I would definitely recommend the CAT program.

Christopher> Don’t get scared. There’s a lot of big words in tech in general.

Bee> So if you’re hesitating, please. Think about it and and dive in because it’s only gonna better you in the long run.

Narrator> AccessAbility Officer logo in blue, green, and text above a phone number and email, 518-718-2383 ADA@AccessAbilityOfficer.com

AccessAbility Officer is spelled a c c e s s A b i l i t y O f f i c e r.

Certified AccessAbility Testing (CAT) Program

The only technical training and certification program for digital accessibility testing that guarantees employment!

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Your clients are a good fit for the CAT program if they:

Are problem solvers, critical thinkers, and able to succeed in a remote learning environment with strong computer, time management, and assistive technology skills.

CAT Program Overview
Features Comprehensive VR
100% Remote
Lectures Live
1-on-1 Expert Mentoring
Hands-On Workshops Live
Recordings + Transcripts
Proctored Final Exam
Final Exam Graded by 3 A11y SMEs
Final Exam Feedback Session
Online LMS
Per Module Assignments
Per Module Quizzes
Per Module Discussion Prompts
Tools + Resources
Work Project
Part-Time Work
Job Sourcing
Screen Reader Accessible
Accessible to All
CAT Certification
Trusted Tester

Getting Hired Playbook

This program teaches your clients how to source more interviews, secure job offers, and develop the business acumen to retain competitive integrated employment long-term.

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Your clients are a good fit for Getting Hired Playbook if they:

Are qualified active candidates, problem solvers, critical thinkers, and able to succeed in a remote learning environment with strong computer, time management, and assistive technology skills.

Getting Hired Playbook Overview

  • 12-week instructor-led hands-on program
  • Six live lectures, six 1:1 support meetings, and two interactive workshops.
  • Online curriculum with exercises, weekly assignments, and supplemental learning materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes these programs different?

Instructor-led, hands-on trainings with measurable performance outcomes. Clients receive coaching, feedback, and clear milestones that translate to on-the-job success.

Who should start with Assess: Skills Assessment for Competitive Integrated Employment?
  1. Any new client who just opened their case
  2. If your client has an ambitious vocational goal but may not have the skills needed to succeed, or
  3. If your client wants to join the CAT or GHP program.
Does my client need Accelerate: Workplace Readiness Accelerator Program (WRAP)?

Accelerate is industry agnostic. Whether your client's goal is to work in IT, HR, or customer service, this program builds the foundational skills every employer in a competitive integrated work environment will expect your client to have the hard and soft skills built across this 8 week program. The weekly commitment is 25 hours.

What is the weekly commitment for these training programs?

WRAP: 25 hours per week

CAT: 25 hours per week

GHP: 25 hours per week

How do you update counselors?

We provide monthly progress reports on your client and their performance. We will email or call you if situations arise that require immediate attention.

Biggest problems with most digital accessibility trainings?

The biggest problems & gaps in technical digital accessibility trainings and certifications include:

  1. Knowledge-Based Curriculum & Approach

    Text-based and pre-recorded trainings focusing on laws, best practices, and accessibility concepts are insufficient at upskilling talent responsible for technical digital accessibility job functions.
    Technical upskilling is most effective and realized through hands-on workshops, guided practice, live instruction, coaching, and feedback.

  2. No Technical Skill Assessment Required to Earn Certification

    Technical digital accessibility expertise cannot be measured through the SAT, ACT, or any other multiple choice tests based on a body of knowledge. These tests measure one’s ability to memorize information, not validate demonstratable technical skills in a real world setting. Validation and certification of technical digital accessibility skill can only be done by functionally demonstrating those technical skills in a proctored environment.

  3. Lacks Instructor Feedback, support and coaching.

    Digital accessibility is complex and ambiguous. If you are not a trained digital accessibility expert, how will you know if you are testing, reporting, and remediating digital accessibility compliance correctly? Consistent feedback, support, and coaching from a certified instructor able to answer your questions in real time is the only proven method for upskilling individuals and teams from novices to experts in technical digital accessibility.

Why this certification program versus another?

This is the only skills-based certification that is fully remote, provides 2 industry certifications, and guarantees part-time work for successful graduates where program fees cost less than a semester at a 4-year state university.

What happens if a student drops out of the program before finishing?

Authorization payments can be split into two parts to minimize financial risk if a student drops out before completing the program. If a student drops out before the half-way point, agencies would not be responsible for the fees for the second half of the program.

What happens if a student fails the final exam?

Students are provided a second attempt to take the final exam at no additional charge. If a student fails the second final exam attempt, they may be able to take a third attempt for a fee and they meet certain conditions, or they will be required to re-take the CAT Program in the Self-Paced or Comprehensive track.


Students who fail the final exam twice may be conditionally offered to take a third attempt if they meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Are extremely close to passing,
  2. They have responded to feedback well and significantly improved, and
  3. We are confident they will easily pass the final exam on their third attempt.
How do I know if a client might be a good fit?

First, review the training and proficiency prerequisites for students enrolling in the CAT Program. They must pass the prerequisite skills assessment before they can enroll. Additionally, individuals who show the following characteristics are most likely to succeed in the CAT Program. Motivated and likes a challenge. Technically inclined with strong technical skills and interested in accessibility. Is a critical thinker and problem solver who can work independently. Is a self-starter with great attention to detail. Is able to take constructive feedback well. Likes a challenge and does not get discouraged by difficult tasks. Can manage ambiguity and change.

When does the next class start?

Classes start throughout the year, but as often as every month. Each time there are enough students to meet the class minimum of four students, the next training program is kicked off.

What is the job market really like?

It is growing and lucrative. Entry level digital accessibility roles start at $25 an hour. New digital accessibility laws and lawsuits are driving the change domestically and internationally. There are fully remote, hybrid, and in-person job opportunities. Over 78% year over year increase in jobs in digital accessibility in 2021. LinkedIn had over 3,100 and ZipRecruiter had over 44,000 jobs referencing web accessibility in 2022. 75% of employers see significant increases in demand for employees with accessibility skills. 2% say it’s easy for their organization to find candidates with accessibility skills. The digital Accessibility Software Market is over $500 billion today.

What are the program prerequisites to join?
  1. Advanced proficiency using Google Chrome
  2. Intermediate proficiency using Office365: Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, & Teams
  3. Intermediate proficiency in Windows 11, file management, and general computer skills
  4. Intermediate proficiency using Mail, Calendar, & internet browser on smart phone
  5. Pass prerequisite skill assessment is required to enroll into the CAT Program
How will I know how well my client is doing?

Counselors receive three status updates. The first update is at 4 weeks, informing counselors of the onboarding, kickoff, and student progress handling the workload. At 12 weeks, an update is provided on the student’s ability to understand curriculum, develop job skills, professionalism, and other key important indicators of success in passing the final exams. Upon completion of Phase 1, you receive an update on the student’s success across the program, whether they graduated or not, and next steps-either additional program services to support passing the final exam or the successful graduate begins working part-time with AccessAbility Officer.