[Job-Discussions] FW: Issues regarding accessibility

[David Dunphy]

I don't know what all the issues are or have been, but Billy has been
talking with Dick about this. Maybe things will be different. Actions
will prove that, and so far, things don't look promising. But let's
see if they follow through this time. Considering it's been put in
writing by him in email, it'll look worse than ever if he doesn't.
Just my thoughts.
>From David

On 10/1/20, Dick Davis via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear List Members,
>
> This is the response I got from Billy Parker of NIB on the accessibility of
> their Cisco training. I will continue to stay in touch with them.
>
> Best,
>
> Dick Davis
>
>
>
> Dick,
>
>
>
> Thanks for the email and your assistance with sharing our Cisco Academy
> Program.  I feel like there must have been some miscommunication regarding
> the NIB Cisco Academy Program we are launching and accessibility.  We have
> reviewed the training, and everything indicates it is accessible.  That is
> not the reason for having two different groups.  From previous experience
> it has been more effective to focus on two different groups for training to
> allow an opportunity to focus on individual needs more effectively.  We are
> starting with magnification first in case any issues do need to be
> addressed prior to enrolling screen reader users.   The second pilot is
> focused on screen reader users and we are already receiving some potential
> applicants. .  Our goal is to connect talented blind individuals into
> professional opportunities.  Please let me know if you have any additional
> questions or concerns regarding the program.
>
>
>
> Billy
>