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There are many camps, workshops, and mentoring programs designed to help students learn about careers in computing. Find one that’s the right fit for you.

There are many fun activities online that can help you learn more about computing, including how to program. Try these at home or suggest them for use in your school!

Learn more about the career options in computing fields whether you’re interested in computer science, information systems, or any other computing career.

Learn more about studying computing in college. How can you prepare for college? What majors should you consider if you’re interested in computing?

Recipients of AccessComputing minigrants are required to submit an activity summary. This summary must include a completed evaluation form. Recipients are also encouraged to collect feedback from participants during or immediately following the event. Project evaluation forms and sample participant survey forms are provided below.

Learn more from the following resources about the inclusion of people who are deaf and hard of hearing in computing and IT fields.

There are many deaf and hard of hearing individuals studying computing and working as professionals in computing fields. Learn more about some of them by watching the video, Computing as Career: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Perspectives, Part I and Part II, or by clicking on one of the profiles below.

In the spring of 2011 through 2013, the Saturday Computing Experience introduced Seattle-area deaf and hard of hearing students to computers and computer programming at the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Participants, who were high school students, learned concepts and technologies that enabled them to solve problems with computer technology and programming. Funding was provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The following media reports provide additional perspectives on the Summer Academy:

From a 2012 student:

"As someone who has always been interested in entering the medical field, I knew that computers were used in medicine, and will certainly be used more extensively in the future. However, I must say that the Summer Academy has given me a much richer understanding of what aspects of computer science I may see in the medical field and how doctors themselves can utilize recent advancements in the fields of computer science and computer engineering."

From a parent of a 2012 student: