[NFBCS] Accessibility of CompTia and Cyber Security Courses and Certifications

[Krista Pennell]

Hi, Coursera's iOS and Android apps are accessible. However, it largely depends on the course you're taking. for example, many courses require you to do assignments which ask you to take screenshots of your work, upload them, and grade those of your peers. That's going to be a problem, if you can't see those screenshots. So be aware of that. This is a big thing in a lot of computer related courses on there, I've bounced off of it a couple times. 
Krista 
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> On Jun 28, 2023, at 4:03 PM, charles.vanek--- via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello,
> I can only speak to Udemy on that list.  It is “roughly” accessible with screen readers.  Mostly I use it with VoiceOver on Mac.  There are annoyances like shortcut keys losing focus (E.g. shift right arrow / left arrow increases or decreases playback rate). 
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> However, the huge unknown in Udemy is the course’s presenter.  If their Video isn’t inline descriptive enough and/or their downloadable material isn’t accessible or doesn’t cover the gaps in the presentation video then the course may be worthless.
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> Kindle or Oreilly books online are typically accessible but also has the problem of images / diagrams.  The written text though many times overcomes those problems.
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> Best of luck,
> Charles
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> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Linda Coccovizzo via NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:34 AM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List' <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: linda at coccovizzo.com
> Subject: [NFBCS] Accessibility of CompTia and Cyber Security Courses and Certifications
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> Hi all. Would any of you have information on whether or not courses offered by places like Udemy, Coursera, or uCertify are accessible with screen readers? What would any of you who have worked through these networking and cyber security certifications recommend a screen reader user go for the most accessible experience? I have watched many people attempt to obtain certifications through their community colleges, and constantly run into accessibility barriers. Some manage to push through, but most get frustrated, and change employment goals. All three of the sites I mentioned, offering courses and test prep, claim accessibility with screen readers. I have a couple of students who have expressed interest, so any information from those of you who have experienced any of these or others accessibly, would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thank you.
>  
> Linda C.
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