COURSE
abilIT / Cybersecurity
Launch a successful career in technology through VersAbility Resources’ abilIT / Cybersecurity Program.
COST
Free
POSSIBLE
CERTIFICATIONS EARNED
CompTIA A+
Network+
Security+
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Employment may include help desks, cybersecurity analyst, tech support, IT specialist, and more.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Neurodiverse individuals interested in a technology-focused career who enjoy indoor work, have strong computer skills, and are natural problem solvers. This is not a beginners computer class.
WHEN
14-week course with in-person classes held Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Virtual support is available on Mondays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
VIEW 2026 START DATES
June 9
September 29
ELIGIBILITY
People 18 years of age or older. Individuals must reside in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Classes are in person. This training course is ONLY for individuals that have a documented disability. Providing proof of the disability is a requirement for registration. Please note any special accommodations requests upon registration.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A
DOCUMENTED DISABILITY?
Anyone that has been diagnosed with any physical, sensory, intellectual/developmental, and/ or mental/behavioral disability. Providing any of the following will count as proof: An IEP, 504, Doctors diagnosis letter, or DARS (Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services) or DBVI (Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired) Certificate of Disability.
A specialist will reach out to schedule screening the candidate before registration can commence.
Have questions or need more details?
Email us at [email protected].
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The Melwood Community Services’ abilIT program is expanding its groundbreaking tech training initiative with the launch of abilIT Across America. This national program prepares people with disabilities and injured veterans for careers in the IT and technology sectors. Through partnerships with organizations in other states, the program delivers the same high-impact training that made abilIT a success in the D.C. Region.
