My name is Kelsey! I am a computer science major on the honors track at the University of Utah (U of U) with an emphasis in entertainment arts and engineering (EAE). I enjoy the large field of entertainment engineering, all the possibilities that stem from it, and how it goes hand in hand with computer science.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing experience a higher level of unemployment and under employment. In today's world, many products have been created to support interaction between deaf and non-deaf individuals. Work in accessible technology and other computing fields is a lucrative career opportunity, potentially for everyone. Having strong computing skills is essential because of the role of computers in almost every field.
Much can be done to make a workspace more accessible to and inclusive of colleagues who are deaf or hard of hearing. Universal design can provide a framework for doing so by underpinning practices that can be applied proactively to make a welcoming and environment and to ensure that appropriate accommodations are available specific individuals.
Below are the articles of the AccessComputing News - December 2022 newsletter.
