Training Program for Visually Impaired by Novacoast
This documentary showcases the remarkable journeys of Apex Program graduate Curtis Jackson, and Apex Program Director David Mayne, overcoming visual impairments and adversity to build careers in cybersecurity.
Produced alongside WorkingNation.
Podcasts & Presentations
Careers for the Blind Podcast
Dr. Kirk Adams joins the Careers for the Blind Podcast to unpack the Apex Program — a specialized training pathway that prepares blind and low vision talent for in-demand cybersecurity analyst roles.
Cyber Connect: Unlocking Untapped Talent & Inclusion
Dr. Kirk Adams presents "Unlocking Untapped Talent: The Apex Program and the Future of Inclusive Cybersecurity" at the Focused Cyber Session.
Dr. Kirk Adams: FISSEA Winter Forum
Dr. Kirk Adams shares his involvement in the origin of the Apex Program on the Federal Information Security Educators Winter Forum episode.
Eyes on Success Podcast
Hear Dr. Kirk Adams share his involvement in the origin of the Apex Program on the Eyes on Success Podcast by Innovative Impact LLC.
Boldly BVI Ep. 2 — BVI Works
Dr. Kirk Adams shares his involvement in the origin of the Apex Program on this BVI Works podcast episode.
Careers for the Blind — Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson shares the moment of inspiration with the Blind and Visually Impaired community that sparked the mission-driven creation of the Apex Program.
We're Recognized on the 2025 ZeroCall25 Shortlist!
Out of 522 nominations from 90 countries, our innovative approach in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been selected as one of the top 160 solutions globally.
Check out the shortlistApex Featured Articles
Check out the following articles and press releases featuring The Apex Program and our success stories.
- Authority Magazine: Unstoppable — How Dr. Kirk Adams Has Redefined Success While Navigating Society With Total Blindness →
- Assistive Technology Update: Dr. Kirk Adams PhD →
- The Channel Co. CRN: How Novacoast Is Equipping Those Who Are Blind Or Visually Impaired For Cybersecurity Roles →
- Dark Reading: Ambitious Training Initiative Taps Talents of Blind and Visually Impaired →
- Security Journals America: Transforming cybersecurity through the Apex Program →
- IT Brew: How a blind IT professional went from using computers to accelerating his cybersecurity career →
- ASIS International: Creating Cybersecurity Opportunities for the Visually Impaired →
- Envision: Envision Partners with Novacoast to Pioneer Inclusive Employment Opportunities and Training →