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Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields

Q&As

What standards exist for developing and purchasing accessible software?
What standards exist for developing and purchasing accessible video and multimedia products?
What standards exist for procuring accessible desktop and portable computers?
What statement can I put on my syllabus for students with disabilities?
What steps can be taken to promote more accessible and inclusive hiring?
What steps do teens with disabilities take to STEM careers?
What strategies are companies using to recruit employees with autism spectrum disorder?
What strategies can be used to accommodate students who are authorized to receive extra time on assignments or tests in lab courses?
What strategies can disability and information technology (IT) professionals implement to encourage accessibility of webpages, videos, and documents on their campuses?
What strategies used to recruit other underrepresented groups could be repurposed for use in recruiting students with disabilities to your program, institution, or department?
What technology can be helpful for teaching students with invisible disabilities?
What tools can facilitate conversations between graduate students with disabilities and their advisors about disability-related accommodations?
What tools can facilitate conversations between students with disabilities and their advisors?
What types of closed caption files do video players support?
What U.S. federal legislation protects the rights of students with disabilities?
What web accessibility evaluation and repair tools are available?
What web-based resources tell how to make STEM accessible to people with disabilities?
When and how should a student with a disability disclose his or her disability to a potential employer?
When is the best time to disclose a disability to a prospective employer?
When requested, why is it important that I provide a reading list to the disability services office prior to the start of a term?

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