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Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields
Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields

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  • A student uses his Augmentative and Alternative Communication device to access a Zoom class.
    AccessComputing Hosts Affiliated Event at SIGCSE: Welcoming Students with Disabilities in Online Computer Science Education
    Without explicit consideration to accessibility and universal design, online computer science education is unlikely to be welcoming to students with a variety of disabilities. Join faculty, people...
  • Infosys Foundation USA logo
    AccessCSforAll Receives Funding from Infosys Foundation USA
    AccessCSforAll is excited to announce that we have received funding from from the Infosys Foundation USA to host a series of live webinars that will provide teaching advice to K-12 computer science...
  • A student with a visual disability codes on a computer during last year's OurCS workshop.
    Apply for a Research-Focused Workshop for Undergraduates with Disabilities in Computing Fields
    OurCS@AccessComputing+CREATE is a research-focused workshop for undergraduates with disabilities in computing fields to be held virtually on Wednesday, January 13 through Friday, January 15, 2021, 9...
  • Photos of Richard Ladner, Jeanine Cook, and Rob Parke
    AccessComputing Colleagues in the News
    It is with great pleasure that we have seen some great coverage of our colleagues and their accomplishments this fall. AccessComputing and AccessCSforAll PI Richard Ladner received the Public Service...
  • Co-PI Cecilia Aragorn presents on stage.
    New Partner Program to Increase Advancement of Women with Disabilities in STEM Careers
    We are pleased to announce that the DO-IT Center at the University of Washington is funded to establish and lead AccessADVANCE, a project aimed at increasing the participation and advancement of...
  • Richard Ladner teaching with a sign language interpreter.
    AccessComputing PI Richard Ladner Receives National Science Board 2020 Public Service Award
    This year, AccessComputing and AccessCSforAll PI Richard Ladner is the recipient of the National Science Board's 2020 Public Service Award, which honors individuals and groups that have made...
  • Three deaf students of color work on a computing project together.
    AccessComputing Supports Black Students and Colleagues
    Over the spring and summer, those of us at AccessComputing have been acutely aware of the calls to end structural inequalities and racial injustices. We endorse this open letter authored by the...
  • A woman uses a computer as well as assistive technology.
    AccessComputing and the Pandemic
    Like everyone throughout the world, AccessComputing staff, partners, and student participants have had to adjust to the new normal that includes face masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing. The...
  • Sheryl smiles with a student from the DO-IT Scholars program.
    AccessComputing Co-PI Wins Diversity in Technology Leadership Award
    Please join us in celebrating Sheryl's receipt of this well-deserved award! Every year, the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) presents the Diversity in Technology Leadership Award. ...
  • A student in a wheelchair uses a laptop.
    Make Your Online Course Accessible for All
    As more things are moving online during these current times, the Department of Education has released a webinar announcing the protection of students' civil rights and promoting web accessibility for...
  • A student and educator work on a quorum project together.
    Attend Professional Development for Educators of Neurodiverse Students Taking AP Computer Science Principles
    Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) helps students understand how computing and technology influence the world around them. The AccessCSforAll AP CSP curriculum, based on the Code...
  • Erik Russell
    2019 Capacity Building Award Winner Announced
    Erik Russell, Director of Programs at the Computing Research Association (CRA), is the 2019 winner of the AccessComputing Capacity Building Award.  The award recognizes individuals whose work and...
  • Quorum creator Andreas Stefik shows two students how to use Quorum.
    Learn More about Quorum Studio on January 14th
    Save the date for a webinar to learn more about Quorum Studio, Tuesday, January 14 at 2pm Pacific/5pm Eastern. Please share this announcement with others who may be interested.   The Quorum...
  • Amy's drawing that shows a head coming out of pink and blue clouds.
    AccessComputing Co-PI Comes Out as Trans
    You may have noticed a new name among AccessComputing leadership. Amy Ko's recently shared an insightful (and widely circulated) Medium post about being trans and deciding to come out. See the...
  • Participants from the 2018 CSforAll Summit pose for the camera.
    AccessComputing Shares Commitments at CSforAll Summit
    Through our involvement with the CSforAll Consortium, we have made several commitments related to computer science education. CSforALL commitments are new, specific, and measurable actions taken by...
  • Jennifer Mankoff networks with computing students at a conference.
    Find AccessComputing at Tapia and Grace Hopper
    AccessComputing staff will be attending two big conferences in the next month: The Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing and the Grace Hopper Celebration. Tapia The goal of the Tapia...
  • Slide from Andy Ko on Accessibility Throughout the Curriculum
    Proceedings from What to Teach about Accessibility Pre-Symposium Available Online
    AccessComputing hosted a pre-symposium event as part of the annual Technical Symposium of the ACM SIGCSE (Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education)...
  • A screenshot of Andy Ko in the Teaching Accessibility to Broaden Participation video.
    Vote for Us in the 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase!
    This year AccessComputing is participating in the STEM for All Video Showcase.  The Showcase, which runs from May 13-20 highlights work being done by federally-funded programs to transform STEM ...
  • Richard mentors a student.
    AccessComputing PI and Co-PI Win Awards
    This spring, AccessComputing PI Richard Ladner and co-PI Jacob Wobbrock both received awards. Ladner was named the recipient of the 2019 National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT...
  • AccessCSforAll PI Richard Ladner shows a student how to use Quorum.
    AP Computer Science Principles Professional Development for Teachers of Students Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) helps students understand how computing and technology influence the world around them. The AccessCSforAll AP CSP curriculum, based on the Code...
  • AccessComputing Co-PI Amy Ko Presents on Teaching Accessibility.
    Attend SIGCSE's Pre-Conference Workshop on Integrating Accessibility into CS Courses
    Leading companies such as Apple, Adobe, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft are in desperate need for engineers who can build software that is accessible to people of all abilities. To support this,...
  • Amanda Rodda
    Quorum Curriculum Designer Featured in the News
    Amanda Rodda, a math and computer science teacher at the Washington State School for the Blind, is always looking to make her curriculum as accessible as possible for her students. Students with...
  • Richard and Andy pose with their 2018 Champions of Computer Science Awards
    AccessCSforAll PIs Win 2018 Champions for Computer Science Awards
    This month, AccessCSforAll PI Richard Ladner and the Quorum programming language, led by AccessCSforAll PI Andreas Stefik, both received Champions of Computer Science awards from the Computer Science...
  • Richard Ladner and others from the CSforALL Summit in 2018.
    Accessibility Pledge for K-12 Computer Science Education
    The CSforALL Consortium, an organization committed to bringing computer science (CS) education to all K-12 students, has brought a spotlight to accessibility of K-12 CS education. AccessCSforAll...
  • A female mentor working with a female student with a disability on a computer.
    AccessComputing Awarded Funding from Google
    AccessComputing has been awarded funding from Google to host a workshop for undergraduate women with disabilities in computer science to explore research careers.  The exploreCSR (Computer Science...
  • Student Kiara and AccessComputing PI Richard at the 2017 Tapia conference
    Come Visit AccessComputing at Tapia on Sept 19-22
    AccessComputing is a Bronze Sponsor of the 2018 Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing, being held September 19–22 in Orlando, FL. AccessComputing partner Shiri Azenkot from Cornell Tech will...
  • The educators who attended the 2018 professional development workshop.
    AccessCSforAll Hosts Professional Development Workshop for Teachers of Blind and Visually Impaired Students
    AccessCSforAll held its first professional development workshop for teachers of blind and visually impaired students at the University of Texas, Austin, for one week in early July 2018. The workshop...
  • A group photo of AccessComputing students and staff at the CRA Graduate Cohort Workshop
    June 2018 Issue of AccessComputing News Released!
    The latest issue of AccessComputing News came out this week. Each issue shares updates on our programs and resources, as well as coverage and opinion pieces on disability-related topics. This issue...
  • A student with a disability works on her computer.
    New Resource Promotes Accessibility to Larger Community of CISE Projects
    As the National Science Foundation promotes a greater focus on broadening participation to Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) projects, AccessComputing has created a resource...
  • Screenshot from the STEM for All Video Showcase Video
    Vote for AccessCSforAll in the STEM for All Video Showcase!
    Once again this year, AccessCSforAll is participating in the STEM for All Video Showcase.  The Showcase, which runs from May 14-21 highlights work being done by federally-funded programs to transform...
  • A student discusses interview strategies with an employer.
    AccessComputing Resume Database Running Strong
    Our Resume Database was launched last year and is up and running! The Resume Database was created to help employers connect with individuals with disabilities in computing fields, such as computer...
  • Richard Ladner accepts his award at the CSUN conference.
    AccessComputing PI Richard Ladner Wins Strache Leadership Award
    AccessComputing and AccessCSforAll PI Richard Ladner was recently honored with the Strache Leadership Award for his work in accessibility education and research. He got his award from the Center on...
  • Screenshot from The Job Search and Disclosing Your Disability
    AccessComputing Releases Video on The Job Search and Disclosing Your Disability
    There is no singular right way to disclose your disability. It all comes down to personal preference. Every individual may go about it in a slightly different manner. The approach may change...
  • An instructor shows a student how to use a tool on the computer.
    New Issue of AccessComputing News Released!
    The latest issue of AccessComputing News came out this week. Each issue shares updates on our programs and resources, as well as coverage and opinion pieces on disability-related topics. This issue...
  • Resources for Creating Accessible Presentations
    AccessComputing is proud to highlight two new resources for accessible presentations. DO-IT Director Sheryl Burgstahler created a brochure titled Tips for Delivering an Accessible Presentation....
  • A graduate student uses the computer.
    New Videos Featured on the AccessComputing Website
    New videos are live on the AccessComputing website! All AccessComputing/DO-IT videos are fully accessible, featuring the ability to toggle on captions, speed up or slow down the video, watch a...

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