Before you apply to the CAT Program, Watch This. Ep. 5

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 Subscribe to WCATea for conversations about blindness, digital accessibility, employment, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and accessibility careers.