The Impact of AccessComputing - Increasing Participation of People with Disabilities in Computing
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Overview
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Explore the impact of AccessComputing, a Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Alliance, in this insightful colloquium talk by Richard Ladner. Discover how this NSF-funded initiative has increased participation and success of people with disabilities in computing fields since 2006. Learn about the program's achievements in promoting student success and driving institutional changes in computing departments and organizations. Gain perspective on the ongoing challenges in ensuring inclusivity for people with disabilities in the evolving world of computing. Benefit from Ladner's extensive experience as a theoretical computer scientist and accessibility researcher, and his leadership as Principal Investigator for AccessComputing from 2006 to 2024. This hour-long presentation offers valuable insights into the progress and future of accessibility in computer science and engineering.
Syllabus
Allen School Colloquium: Richard Ladner (Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering)
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Paul G. Allen School