[NFBCS] Cyber security training program

[sara S]

Sorry to ask then, but How are people paying thousands of dollars for this program. I mean, surely the people running the program know about our accessibility needs? About the accommodations we need? What about accessibility in the work environment? I’m supposed to start today and it looks like despite me doing my due diligence and finding no red flags, it wasn’t enough. I emailed them yesterday and asked how many people finish the program, and how many people actually get jobs when they graduate. Because when I asked about accessibility before this, and I specifically asked about that, they assured me that most cyber security platforms being used handled screen readers with no problem.

> On Aug 31, 2026, at 8:39 PM, dan.tevelde at comcast.net wrote:
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> I participated in the program and it is lousy. I ended up dropping out. I know several people who had a similar experience. The people who run the program have no clue about how blind people use computers or assistive technology. The program uses Pearson for testing and dealing with Pearson is frustrating. I would stay as far away from the apex program as you can.
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> Dan
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> Subject: [NFBCS] Cyber security training program
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> Hi, I was wondering if anybody knew about or have participated in the Apex training program for cyber security. This is a cyber security training program specifically for those who are blind or visually impaired. If so, what do you think about it? Thanks in advance.
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