Accommodating students with disabilities in computing is a shared responsibility. Faculty, students, and disability services staff must work together to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities who request support. Coordinated efforts and support from departmental, administrative, facilities, and other student service personnel can also enhance the overall accessibility of the postsecondary learning environment for students with disabilities.
AccessComputing and its partners apply evidence-based practices, using lessons learned from earlier projects to ensure continual improvement. We encourage further exploration and replication of these and other practices that show promise for increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities in computing fields.
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?
