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AccessComputing at SIGSCE 2026
In February, AccessComputing staff attended the 2026 SIGSCE Technical Symposium, the largest conference of the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer [...]
Join us in St. Louis for the SIGSCE Technical Symposium 2026!
AccessComputing is running a full day affiliated event, Accessibility in CS Education, on February 18 at this year s Technical Symposium [...]
AccessComputing 2025: A Year of Change, Renewal, and Recommitment
Throughout it all, AccessComputing has continued to evolve while staying true to our long-standing mission.
New AccessComputing Website Launched!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned AccessComputing website! Our updated site offers a fresh look and a smoother, more intuitive experience for all visitors. Whether you’re an educator, student, employer, or community partner, the
Watch Our New Webinar Recordings!
There are multiple new recordings available from DO-IT projects that offer opportunities to learn about accessibility and disability inclusion. Check them out:
AccessUR2PhD Representation at the 2025 CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference
AccessComputing Director Brianna Blaser hosts two speakers with microphones towards the front of a room.AccessUR2PhD was delighted to participate in the 2025 CMD-IT/ACM Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference in Dallas, Texas this S
AccessUR2PhD Project Launches Mentoring Circles for Team Members Interested in Research
The DO-IT Center and NSF AccessComputing, in collaboration with the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, have received funding from the Computing Research Association to establish AccessUR2PhD
Recent Awards and Funding for the NSF AccessComputing Community
NSF AccessComputing is lucky to have an amazing network of collaborators and partners. In recent months, our community has received multiple awards recognizing their contributions to the computing field and funding for future projects.
Updates to Free, Online, Digital Textbook on Teaching Accessible Computing!
Teaching Accessible Computing (TAC) is a free, online, community-sourced digital textbook for computing educators to learn how to integrate accessibility topics into their courses.
New Program Announced: AccessUR2PhD: Supporting Women and Gender Marginalized Students with Disabilities in Computing Research
AccessComputing is excited to announce AccessUR2PhD, an initiative designed to support and mentor women and gender-marginalized students with disabilities (WGMD) through engaging computer science research and PhD programs.
Accessibility and Disability in Computer Science Education at SIGCSE 2025
AccessComputing will be hosting the Accessibility and Disability in Computer Science Education event in conjunction with SIGCSE 2025 in Pittsburgh on February 26, 2025 from 9am - 4pm.
AccessComputing Has Funding to Caption Your Videos!
We are very excited that AccessComputing has funding to caption your videos!
Upcoming Workshop at Tapia Conference
As part of the Tapia conference this year, Sept. 18-20, in San Diego, AccessComputing will be hosting a day-long workshop on Saturday, Sept. 21st, from 9 am - 3 pm. If you’re attending Tapia, we’d love for you to connect with us!
AccessAdvice Column Offers Insights into Student Questions
AccessComputing co-PI Elaine Schaertl Short brings her deep insight, wealth of knowledge, and engaging and compassionate voice to AccessComputing News in the form of an advice column.
Recent Awards and Honors in the AccessComputing Community
Please join us in congratulating members of our community who have received awards or otherwise been honored in recent months.
New Book, Teach Accessible Computing, Free To Read
We are pleased to announce the inaugural edition of Teaching Accessible Computing, a community-sourced book aimed at assisting educators with integrating accessibility topics into their courses edited by Alannah Oleson, Amy J. Ko, and Richard Ladner.
Upcoming SIGCSE Technical Symposium 2024
The Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE TS) 2024 is scheduled for March 20th to 23rd, 2024, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
Welcome New PI, Maya Cakmak!
Through five National Science Foundation (NSF) Broadening Participation in Computing grants, starting in 2006, Richard Ladner has been the principal investigator (PI) for AccessComputing.
Thank You For Your Leadership, Sheryl Burgstahler!
Sheryl stands next to a table of DO-IT participants, participating in a discussion.With mixed feelings, I (Sheryl Burgstahler) share with you my plan to step down from my position as director of Accessible Technology Services and DO-IT and Co-PI of Access
Maya Israel Wins the 2023 AccessComputing Capacity Building Award
The winner of the 2023 AccessComputing Capacity Building Award is Maya Israel, associate professor of educational technology and computer science (CS) education in the School of Teaching and Learning at the University of Florida.