Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields

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The AccessComputing Knowledge Base contains hundreds of Case Studies, Promising Practices, and Q&As regarding accessible technology, computing education, and computing careers for individuals with disabilities. To contribute an article, email accesscomputing@uw.edu.

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Case Studies

Kirk and the GRE: A Case Study Regarding the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and Chronic Pain
Case Study: Exam Accommodations and Anna’s Chronic Illness
Teresa and Computer Science: A Case Study in Coding With Minimal Movement

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Promising Practices

Deaf kids Code: A Promising Practice in Introducing Computer Programming
ICER 2020: A Promising Practice in Accessible Virtual Conference Presentations
Teaching About Accessibility: A Promising Practice for Integrating Accessibility Topics in Computing and IT Courses

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Q&As

How can workplaces be more inclusive of colleagues who are deaf or hard of hearing?
How can conferences, meetings, presentations, and events be made accessible?
Are there organizations that support students with disabilities interested in computer science?

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