Empowering people with disabilities to launch successful careers in technology through hands-on training and support.
abilIT is a 14-week program offered in partnership with Cybrary, creator of the most extensive online course in the cybersecurity arena.
The program serves people with disabilities and injured veterans who already have a basic knowledge and understanding of IT to sit for industry-recognized certifications, then supports finding employment in IT, cybersecurity or tech-adjacent fields.
Designed for individuals with disabilities—including neurodiverse individuals and injured veterans—who have a foundational understanding of information technology, abilIT prepares participants to earn industry-recognized certifications ranging from COMPTIA A+, Network+ and Security+. The program also provides dedicated support to help graduates secure meaningful employment in IT, cybersecurity and related technology fields – empowering individuals to launch and grow competitive careers in IT and related fields.
The abilIT program is funded in part by a Disability Innovation Fund grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Next Cohort Information:
Start:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Completion:
Friday, May 15, 2026
WHERE
VersAbility Resources Headquarters
2520 58th Street
Hampton, Virginia 23661
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?
Contact Tasha Moss at tmoss@versability.org.
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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.
