AccessComputing

There’s lots of information out there that you can use to learn more about careers in computing and plan your own career path. Check out the resources below.

Computing students and professionals are involved in a diverse variety of interesting projects. Check out the sorts of activities you could be involved with if you have a career in computing.

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There are many great examples of people with disabilities who choose computing. A few of these individuals are listed below. Check out their profiles to see what they have accomplished by pursuing academic and career paths in the computing field.

Are you a student with a disability, considering your options for college and career? Choose computing! A career in computing can be fun, challenging, and rewarding.

There are a variety of computing careers that are great career choices for students with disabilities. Individuals working in computing fields might design webpages or mobile apps, create devices that are accessible to users with disabilities, or create software to be used by banks, hospitals, musicians, or other professionals. Ready to explore?

We believe engagement is the key to growing skills, networking and increasing awareness. The pages below are lists of opportunities to get involved for students, educators, and employers. You don’t have to be an AccessComputing member or partner to participate, so have fun exploring and learning!

• Educators & Employers
• Students

The AccessComputing project applies evidence-based practices and collects outcome metrics that suggest that its efforts increase the success of students with disabilities in academic programs, degree attainment, and careers, particularly in computing and IT fields.

AccessComputing: From Research to Practice summarizes the evidence base on which AccessComputing interventions were developed.

For more information or questions about how you can get involved with AccessComputing, contact:

AccessComputing
University of Washington
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842

Voice/TTY: 206-685-3648
Fax: 206-221-4171

accesscomp@uw.edu

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