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

Educators & Employers

  • AccessComputing Consultation and Support
    Receive individual consultation and assistance in a wide breadth of areas related to creating policies, practices, culture, and resources that are welcoming and accessible to people with disabilities.
  • Apply to be an AccessComputing Mentor
    For educators, professionals, and students who would like to mentor students interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing.
  • Add Diversity to Your Team: Offer an Internship
    Many of our AccessComputing students are looking for summer or year-long internships in computing and IT fields.
  • Apply for an AccessComputing Minigrant
    Get funding to support training, experiential learning, and other computing and information technology (IT)-related activities nationwide.
  • Become an Industry Partner
    Learn strategies for successfully recruiting and retaining employees with disabilities and access a variety of resources.
  • Read about our Capacity Building Institutes
    Read proceedings of collaborative meetings to find ways to more fully include and promote the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields.
  • Join a Community of Practice
    Participate in discussions and activities for promoting the increased participation of people with disabilities in computing careers.
  • Conduct a Climate Survey
    Climate surveys are a great way to gauge the experiences of diverse groups in your department or organization. Be sure to ask about disability in such a survey.
  • Contribute to the Knowledge Base
    Begin by exploring the hundreds of Q&As, Case Studies, and Promising Practices that address disability-related issues. Learn how to contribute your own.
  • Getting Started in Addressing Disability-Related Issues in a Grant Proposal and Funded Project
    Make your project proposals and programs more inclusive of individuals with disabilities with the following considerations and resources.
  • Host a Webinar
    AccessComputing can lead online presentations and discussions for your department, institution, organization, or another group of colleagues.
  • Apply Replication Packages
    Plan your own activities by exploring innovations that increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in computing fields.
  • Explore Resources for Educators and Employers
    Share resources with your colleagues to encourage the participation of individuals with disabilities in computing fields.
  • Find Resources for Faculty with Disabilities
    Being informed can help you as you move through your career. Check out these resources, which can help you be successful in faculty positions.

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© 2006-2025 University of Washington (UW). These materials are provided under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 License and in accordance with UW's privacy policy and terms of use. The AccessComputing project is funded by the National Science Foundation's Broadening Participation in Computing program (NSF BPC grant #CNS-0540615, CNS-0837508, CNS-1042260, CNS-1539179, CNS-2137312, CNS-2417014). Any questions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the federal government.