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Just Jump the Hurdle: Randy's Path to Self-Determination
Hi, my name is Randy. Although I have a visual disability I do not let the jolts of life get [...]
Elaine Schaertl Short Receives the CRA Skip Ellis Early Career Award
We at AccessComputing are grateful for her work on our team, and we are elated that the Computing Research Association has honored her with this award.
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AccessComputing AccessComputing empowers people with disabilities towards inclusion and success in computing education and careers. We achieve this through (1) direct [...]
AccessComputing Minigrants
We have funds available to support training, experiential learning, and computing-related activities nationwide, with aims to teach about accessibility in computing and increase accessibility compliance across computing fields.
Universal Design
IntroductionAccording to the Center for Universal Design (CUD), "Universal design (UD) is the design of products and environments to be [...]
Other Campus Services
by Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.(Adapted from the publication Equal Access: Universal Design of Student Services.)As increasing numbers of [...]
Addressing Disability by Partnering with AccessComputing
AccessComputing works to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing byhelping students with disabilities successfully pursue undergraduate and [...]
AccessComputing Mentors Application
Support students interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing by guiding and assisting students to reach personal, academic, and career achievements.
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 [...]
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Communities of Practice
Join our discussion list to discover accessibility and disability-related resources, as well as hear others' perspective and expertise on inclusive practices within computing fields.
Leadership Development
AccessComputing is interested in building the next generation of leaders advocating for accessibility in computer science. Gain access to exclusive speaking, publishing, and other leadership opportunities as a member of our community.
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Maya CakmakMaya Cakmak (PI) is an associate professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at [...]
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: The Alliance for Access to Computing Careers
AccessComputing partners with more than eighty postsecondary institutions and other organizations to support the following activities and resources.Activities for [...]
Published Articles
AccessComputing leaders publish articles in order to increase awareness about issues related to including people with disabilities in computing fields [...]
Resources for Creating Accessible Presentations
DO-IT 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.
AccessComputing PI Richard Ladner Elected AAAS Fellow
We are excited to celebrate AccessComputing PI, Richard Ladner, who was elected a 2021 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Join our Event: Increasing the Participation of Women with Disabilities in Academic STEM Careers
The new AccessADVANCE will hold its inaugural Capacity Building Institute (CBI) on May 25 and 27.
Vote for Us in the 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase!
This year AccessComputing is participating in the STEM for All Video Showcase.