Spilling the tea on everything WCAG to start and advance your digital accessibility career.
WCATea
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Spilling the tea on everything WCAG to start and advance your digital accessibility career.
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June 25, 2026
WCATea Episode 7: NFB 2026 Guide: Accessibility Careers, CAT Program & Events You Can't Miss
<p>Planning to attend the National Federation for the Blind (NFB) Convention in Austin?</p> <p>This episode is your guide to everything AccessAbility Officer is bringing to NFB 2026—and why it matters for blind job seekers, accessibility professionals, and vocational rehabilitation participants.</p> <p>Bee and Ellie share how last year's NFB Convention led to new CAT students, paid apprenticeships, professional relationships, and even full-time careers. They also discuss why networking can become the opportunity that changes your future.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>• Why the NFB Convention matters for blind job seekers<br /> • How networking has led to paid accessibility careers<br /> • The CAT Program and guaranteed apprenticeship<br /> • Accessibility Jeopardy<br /> • TWC Stories<br /> • Professional Headshots<br /> • Charity Testathon<br /> • Cabana Meetup<br /> • What to expect when visiting the AccessAbility Officer team</p> <p>If you're attending NFB 2026, stop by and meet the team. We'd love to hear your story, answer your questions, and help you explore careers in digital accessibility.</p> <p>Learn more about the CAT Program:<br /> <a href= "https://accessabilityofficer.com/vocational-rehabilitation">Vocational Rehabilitation • Disability Employment & CAT Training Programs • AccessAbility Officer</a></p> <p>Subscribe for more conversations about digital accessibility, accessibility careers, assistive technology, WCAG, ADA compliance, vocational rehabilitation, and blind employment.</p> <p>#NFB2026 #BlindCareers #Accessibility #WCATea #VocationalRehabilitation #DigitalAccessibility #CATProgram</p>
June 18, 2026
WCATea Episode 6: He Testified on the ADA in the 1980s. Here's What Changed. Todd Elzey
<p data-start="47" data-end="91"><strong data-start="47" data-end= "91">Before websites. Before WCAG. Before AI.</strong></p> <p data-start="93" data-end="172">Todd Elzey was fighting for accessibility when the ADA was still being debated.</p> <p data-start="127" data-end="375">Long before digital accessibility became a career path, Todd was helping shape the accessibility movement. He witnessed decades of change, challenged assumptions about what blind professionals could achieve, and never stopped advocating for access.</p> <p data-start="377" data-end="556">In this episode, Todd reflects on the moments that shaped his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why accessibility continues to inspire him nearly 40 years later.</p> <p data-start="632" data-end="760">Don't miss this conversation.</p> <p data-start="762" data-end="935">Learn how AccessAbility Officer helps organizations reduce accessibility barriers through Digital Accessibility Audits, Accessibility Training, and Accessibility Management:</p> <p><a href= "https://accessabilityofficer.com/digital-accessibility-audits">Title II ADA Digital Accessibility Audits • WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance Testing by Certified Experts</a></p> <p data-start="971" data-end="1042" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="971" data-end="1042" data-is-last-node="">Ability is our middle name. </strong></p>
June 11, 2026
WCATea Episode 5. The Truth About the CAT Program
<p data-start="749" data-end="883">Many blind professionals are looking for the same thing: a real career, meaningful work, and an opportunity to prove what they can do.</p> <p data-start="885" data-end="1106">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.</p> <p data-start="1108" data-end="1353">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.</p> <p data-start="1509" data-end="1525">In this episode:</p> <ul data-start="1527" data-end="1932"> <li data-section-id="1o9u4hw" data-start="1527" data-end="1570"> What the CAT Program is and who it is for</li> <li data-section-id="g2wzgy" data-start="1571" data-end="1625">How blind professionals become accessibility testers</li> <li data-section-id="1a0bqjf" data-start="1626" data-end="1660">DHS Trusted Tester Certification</li> <li data-section-id="3x0nbu" data-start="1661" data-end="1694">WCAG 2.2 accessibility training</li> <li data-section-id="1juquui" data-start="1695" data-end="1730"> Paid apprenticeship opportunities</li> <li data-section-id="2wntfc" data-start="1731" data-end="1781"> Remote work for blind and disabled professionals</li> <li data-section-id="zeqh83" data-start="1782" data-end="1821"> Professional skills needed to succeed</li> <li data-section-id="121ft09" data-start="1822" data-end="1877">Why motivation matters more than technical experience</li> <li data-section-id="1a003iy" data-start="1878" data-end="1932">How accessibility testing becomes a long-term career</li> </ul> <p data-start="1934" data-end="2156">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.</p> <p data-start="2158" data-end="2250">Learn more about the CAT Program:<br /> <a class="decorated-link" href= "https://accessabilityofficer.com/vocational-rehabilitation" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2192" data-end= "2250">https://accessabilityofficer.com/vocational-rehabilitation</a></p> <p data-start="2252" data-end="2324">Learn more about AccessAbility Officer:<br /> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://accessabilityofficer.com" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2292" data-end= "2324">https://accessabilityofficer.com</a></p> <p data-start="2326" data-end="2491">Subscribe to WCATea for conversations about blindness, digital accessibility, employment, assistive technology, vocational rehabilitation, and accessibility careers.</p>
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