Presentation Summaries
Below are summaries from the CBI small group discussions.
The New G.I. Bill: How Will It Affect Your Campus?
Presenter: Pat Outing, Des Moines Area Community College
AccessComputing Minigrants Available
The Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing) has funds available to support training, experiential learning, and information technology (IT)-related activities nationwide. The goal is to increase the number of people with disabilities, including post-9/11 veterans, successfully pursuing computing careers.
CBI Agenda
Tuesday
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Evening Social and Time to Get Acquainted
Wednesday
8:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast and Networking
9:00 a.m.
Welcome
About the CBI
AccessComputing: Building Capacity for Veterans with Disabilities CBI took place February 10 - 13, 2009, in Seattle. Its overall purpose was to explore ways to increase the participation and success of veterans with disabilities in computing and information technology postsecondary studies and careers. Participants in this two-and-one-half day event included student services leaders, administrators, and teaching faculty from institutions around the county.
Engage in AccessComputing
Students with disabilities:
- Internships
- E-mentoring
- AccessComputing Team
- Summer programs
Educators & employers:
- Host an intern
- Communities of practice
- E-mentoring
Resources for Students
Being informed can help you prepare for your education and beyond. Check out these resources, which can help you be successful in computing and IT academic programs and careers.
Summer Academy for Advancing Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Computing
The Summer Academy is an academically challenging program designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students with skills in math or science who may be considering careers in computing, with the goal of encouraging them to consider college majors and careers in computing fields. The Summer Academy has occurred annually at the University of Washington (UW) since 2007. It is supported by the National Science Foundation as part of the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing, NSF #CNS-0540615, CNS-0837508, and CNS-1042260).
Saturday Computing Experience
The Saturday Computing Experience is an eight-week program held in the spring at the University of Washington for local high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The accessible program introduces students to computers and computer programming with the goal of encouraging them to consider college majors and careers in computing fields. The inaugural Saturday Computing Experience was held in spring 2011.
Youth Slam Robotics Track
Dr. Stephanie Ludi, a software engineering professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, works to increase the participation of people with visual impairments in computing fields. She created Robotics Track, which was integrated within the 2009 National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Youth Slam summer camp. The Robotics Track was designed for high school students who have visual impairments and want to learn more about computing.
PDF Accessibility Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Administrators at Purdue University look for ways to raise awareness of web accessibility issues and to educate employees on how to create websites that are accessible to individuals with a broad range of disabilities. They have focused efforts through a campus-wide Web Accessibility Committee (WAC). WAC members represent both academic and administrative units across campus. Most are web developers and all are strong supporters of accessible web design.
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