DO-IT Webinars
Following is a list of archived webinars provided since 2018 as part of the AccessADVANCE, AccessComputing, AccessCSforAll, AccessINCLUDES, ADEPT, AiiCE, and NNL projects.
Aug 06, 2024Dr. Emma McDonnell & Dr. Kelly Avery Mack (University of Washington)Supported by: AiiCELearning disability history basics and accessibility best practices is critical for people doing work with disabled communities. In the first half of this talk, Dr. McDonnell will cover basic disability studies history and concepts, important grounding for any kind of work with people with disabilities. In the second half, Dr. Mack will teach best practices for accessible presentations. Join us to learn more about these important lessons
May 31, 2024Stacy Branham, Associate Professor of Informatics, University of California- Irvine; Drew King, Ability Co-Chair, on the Allen School Accessibility Committee, University of Washington; Toby Gallant, Program Assistant, Office of the ADA Coordinator, University of Washington; Michelle Garner, Associate Professor, School of Social Work and Criminal Justice, University of Washington, Employee Support Committee chair for the Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA).Supported by: AccessComputingThe panel, "Advocating for Disability Equity on Campus: Faculty, Staff, and Student Perspectives," aims to shed light on promoting an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities within the campus community. Panelists will talk about their unique experiences, challenges, and insights regarding disability advocacy on campus. From navigating accessibility issues to fostering a culture of understanding and support, this discussion will explore the collaborative efforts needed to promote equity and empower individuals with disabilities to thrive academically and socially within the university setting.
May 01, 2024John Robinson, founder & CEO, Our AbilitySupported by: AccessComputingWorkshop with Our Ability founder, John Robinson, to learn about how to use employment sites like "Our Ability".
Apr 30, 2024Kirk Heynen - UW Career & Internship CenterSupported by: AccessComputingWorkshop with C&IC Career Counselor Kirk Heynen to learn tips and resources for startring an employment search.
Apr 18, 2024David Schwarte & Alex Mason (Purdue University)Supported by: AiiCEMaking teaching tools accessible is only the first step in true accessibility. In this webinar the presenters discussed strategies they used to support a Blind/Low Vision Engineering major in a Mathematics course. Techniques included a variety of software, coding for 3-D printing, and other methods for producing tactile graphics.
Apr 18, 2024David Schwarte & Alex Mason (Purdue University)Supported by: AiiCEMaking teaching tools accessible is only the first step in true accessibility. In this webinar the presenters discussed strategies they used to support a Blind/Low Vision Engineering major in a Mathematics course. Techniques included a variety of software, coding for 3-D printing, and other methods for producing tactile graphics. Also available without audio description
Mar 04, 2024Ashley ShewSupported by: AiiCEQ&A with Ashley Shew, author of Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement.
Feb 21, 2024Jade Metzger-Riftkin (Northern Arizona University)Supported by: AiiCETransparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) refers to a teaching model that clarifies to students the instructor's choices for lesson plans and specifies how those choices relate to course goals. Research demonstrates that when students are exposed to transparent assignments, they gain academic confidence and a sense of belonging. TILT moves away from the “what” of teaching to the “how” and “why” of teaching.
Feb 09, 2024Stacy Branham (University of California - Irvine)Supported by: AccessComputingStacy Branham, Associate Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, will share practical examples of how to create a more accessible classroom experience, which, in addition to breaking down barriers for students with disabilities, ultimately improves the learning experience for all. Her research investigates how technologies operate in social settings where one or more people have a disability, yielding actionable design guidance and proof of concept prototypes.
Jan 22, 2024Kayla Brown (University of Washington - DO-IT)Supported by: AccessComputingThis workshop will provide some tips and strategies on how to approach letters of recommendation. During your education and career, you'll encounter supportive mentors. Selecting the right person to ask for a recommendation can be challenging. It's crucial to pick someone who is aware of your strengths and understands how they contribute to your qualifications as an applicant.
Jan 19, 2024Heather Feldner, UW CREATE; Mia Hoffman, UW HuskyADAPT; Eva Peet, Institute for Human Centered Design; Brianna Wimer, University of Notre Dame; Lauren Race, NYU Ability Project; William Christopher, UNC-Chapel Hill.Supported by: AiiCEPanel on inclusive design in technology and computing fields, that explores the intersection of accessibility and technology. This discussion delves into the importance of disability representation and inclusive design in shaping the future of technology and computing.
Dec 07, 2023Mary-Colleen Jenkins (University of Washington)Supported by: AccessComputingInformal results of the 'Accessibility Cafe' pilot project indicate that this can be a promising tool for building faculty awareness and skills for enhancing accessibility of their course materials. In these guided, department-focused events, faculty gather with their colleagues to learn about and fix a low-level accessibility issue in their course materials. They leave with the know-how to continue making incremental progress and feel more confident in continuing to make fixes on their own. The Accessibility Cafe framework can be easily adapted for multiple focal topics in accessibility, UDL, and other inclusive teaching practices.
Dec 01, 2023Sheryl Burgstahler (University of Washington)Supported by: AccessComputingJoin Sheryl Burgstahler from the DO-IT Center at the University of Washington for this AccessComputing webinar. Learn some (and share some) tips for making digital materials and course activities accessible to and inclusive of students with disabilities, how universal design can be used as a framework for course design, and where to find relevant resources.
Sep 12, 2023Mary-Colleen Jenkins (University of Washington)Supported by: NNLIn this webinar, we'll discuss using principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make the most of Day 1 and Week 1 of the term. The start of the new academic term is a crucial time for instructors to set a welcoming and inclusive foundation for a classroom full of students with different learning backgrounds, needs and experiences.
Aug 23, 2023Amy Ko (UW)Supported by: AccessComputing, AccessCSforAllIn this webinar, Amy Ko (professor in the Information School, University of Washington) examines what it might mean to center justice in programming language design and shares Wordplay.dev, a creative coding platform striving for equity and justice in accessibility and natural language.
Jun 02, 2023Thomas A. Sefair-López (ASUW Office of Inclusive Design); Nayha Auradkar (Ability); Robin Templeton (University of Washington D Center)Supported by: AccessComputingVirtual panel on experiences of students in clubs and organizations in college that are specifically for the disability community.
May 11, 2023Shireen Hafeez (Deaf Kids Code)Supported by: AccessCSforAllShireen Hafeez is the founder of the national outreach non-profit organization Deaf Kids Code. Since the diagnosis of her son, she became involved with advocacy and activism for kids like him. She founded the organization with the belief that the next generation of Deaf/hard of hearing kids should be contributors, leaders, makers, and innovators. The organization's first principle is that "The Digital Age is the Great Equalizer." The DKC's mission is to promote technology, design thinking, and computer science skills as a way to cultivate and ignite their students.
Apr 21, 2023Victoria Chavez, PhD Candidate in Computer Science, Northwestern University; Emmanuelle Marquis, Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan; Stephani Page, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Women in Engineering ProActive Network; Matthew Dowell, Assistant Professor and Director of First Year Writing, Department of English, Towson University.Supported by: AccessADVANCEThe COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized impact on the disability community. Many people with disabilities are at a high risk for severe COVID and continue to avoid in-person gatherings. Other people have joined the disability community after acquiring long COVID. As organizations and communities return to pre-pandemic norms, what implications does this have for disability inclusion? What can we do to ensure our organizations are welcoming and accessible to people with disabilities?
Apr 12, 2023Frances Biderman, Director of the D Center at the University of Washington; Melissa Vossen Callens, Associate Professor, Department of Communications at North Dakota State University; Michele Cooke, Professor and Associate Department Head for Professional Development, Department of Earth, Geographic and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst; Javin D'Souza, graduate student in the College of Education and Graduate Assistant at the University of Illinois-Chicago Disability Culture Center.Supported by: AccessADVANCEDespite an abundance of initiatives focused on equity for faculty with disabilities, very few of these programs center, or even consider, the experiences of faculty with disabilities. In this webinar, we'll hear from faculty with disabilities about ways to find community and connection with other faculty with disabilities through professional organizations, disability cultural centers, and other strategies.
Apr 04, 2023Kimberly Thompson (Senior Director of Disability Services at Seattle University), Mark Coppin (Director of Disability Services at North Dakota State University), Stacy Branham (Associate Professor of Informatics University of California Irvine), Rob Parke (Associate Professor of Information Technology Practice at the University of Southern California)Supported by: AccessADVANCEConversations around disability in higher education often focus on access for students with disabilities and overlook the experiences of faculty with disabilities. In this webinar, you'll hear from faculty with disabilities and disability service providers on topics related to accommodations and universal design, funding for accommodations, and strategies to move beyond mere compliance with related laws.
Feb 17, 2023Maya Israel, PhD (University of Florida), Joanne Barrett, EdD (University of Florida), Chris Murphy, PhD (Bryn Mawr College), Moderator: Cathy Law, PhD (Oregon State University)Supported by: AccessComputingThis panel considers language and misconceptions regarding mental health, student stories, accommodations and support, parents' perspectives, and how we can extend equity and inclusion principles to those with mental health and medical conditions.
Jan 31, 2023Emma McDonnell, Kelly Mack, Sarah Coppola (UW); Litany Lineberry (Mississippi State)Supported by: AccessComputingIn this session, University of Washington PhD students Emma McDonnell (HCDE) and Kelly Mack (CSE) present their work around how technology design can better consider people with chronic illnesses. Following the presentation, there will be a panel where other community members will share their thoughts on the topic.
Jan 27, 2023Madison Jordan, Erin Howard, Seoyun Kim, Aimee ReyesSupported by: AiiCEThis session features professionals with invisible disabilities who will share their experiences in academia and the workforce.
Jan 26, 2023Beth Rosenberg, Halenue Komsul, Haley Shibble (Tech Kids Unlimited)Supported by: AccessCSforAllTech Kids Unlimited (TKU) works with neurodiverse students to teach them computer science principles, technology and social emotional skills. Learn how neurodiverse teens can become advocates for their own learning through TKU's Digital Agency enterprise—where students work on real digital products for clients and get paid.
Dec 07, 2022Richard Ladner (University of Washington), Lauren Milne (Macalester College), Andreas Stefik (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)Supported by: AccessCSforAllMost of the tools used in K12 computer science education are not accessible to students with disabilities, especially students who are blind or have low vision. In this webinar, we share about the Quorum programming language, Blocks4All, and other tools that are accessible to students with disabilities. You'll also learn about resources to support teachers who have students with disabilities in their classes.
Nov 30, 2022Neil Brown (King's College London)Supported by: AccessComputing, AccessCSforAllBlock-based programming is very popular in introductory programming. Its drag-and-drop design is very approachable for novices -- but not for the vision impaired and others who would like to use a screen reader and keyboard entry.
Nov 14, 2022Adrienne Decker (University at Buffalo), Andrew Begel (Carnegie Mellon), and Kurt Eiselt (University of California, Davis)Supported by: AccessComputingThis panel will present a number of different perspectives and programs that support neurodivergent students in their coursework and in the workplace. Like many students transitioning to college, neurodivergent students lose many of their prior scaffolds and supports. Unlike neurotypical students, they often have difficulty self-advocating to acquire the help that they need to succeed. They have lower completion rates for courses and degrees and are more likely to take time off in the middle of their degree program. Supporting these students in our classrooms and degree programs requires training faculty on the challenges they experience and developing curriculum and supports that afford better access. In addition to in-classroom support, support is needed to prepare students to enter the workforce and help them stay employed. While supporting students and faculty is important, one of the other goals of programs like these is to help destigmatize neurodiverse people, help neurotypical people better understand their neurodivergent colleagues, and encourage everyone to better integrate the neurodiverse into their organizations and activities.
Aug 08, 2022Richard Ladner (UW)Supported by: AccessCSforAllAbout 8.7 million PreK-12 students in the US have a disability and are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Act or under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These students have a number of barriers that prevent them from participating fully in CS education. In this webinar we discuss these barriers and how they can be removed to make CS education more accessible and welcoming to these students. Resources including accessible programming environments universal design for learning pedagogies will be discussed. The strategies presented in the webinar can be used in both pre-service and in-service CS education programs to supplement other diversity, equity, and inclusion parts of these programs.
May 06, 2022Brianna Blaser & Richard Ladner (UW), Tina Ostrander (Green River College)Supported by: AccessComputingLearn more about strategies and resources to support students with disabilities in computing programs at community and technical colleges. There are funded opportunities to support your work in this area! Learn more about how AccessComputing can support faculty and staff at community and technical colleges to increase the participation of students with disabilities in computing departments.
Apr 22, 2022Rua Mae Williams (Purdue), Martina Svyantek (University of Virginia)Supported by: AccessADVANCEIn 2022, Disabled faculty and students are requesting accommodations to remain off campus or to limit in-person exposure through continued access to remote or hybrid delivery of instruction. Many universities are denying these requests by calling them "unreasonable burdens" to the institution or citing institutional business interests. Remote and hybrid instruction is neither an unreasonable burden (as proved by our past few semesters), nor does it interfere with the essential functions of "the position" -- instructing and learning. This webinar is a discussion of a book chapter contextualizing the Covid-19 pandemic’s effects on office-based and academic workspaces using a critical disability studies approach.
Apr 22, 2022Kathryn Holley (The UW Autism Center)Supported by: NNLPlanning for Success: Effective Communication Strategies and Classroom Management for Neurodiverse Learners - STEM and Neurodiversity: A Capacity Building Institute for STEM Faculty at Community and Technical Colleges
Apr 22, 2022Hope Stout (Pierce College); Bryan Fauth (Cascadia College) and Craig Kerr (Edmonds College)Supported by: NNLChat With a Disability Services Panel - STEM and Neurodiversity: A Capacity Building Institute for STEM Faculty at Community and Technical Colleges.
Apr 22, 2022Eric Chudler (UW Center for Neurotechnology); Scott Bellman, Tami Tidwell (UW DO-IT)Supported by: NNLBest Practices from an Online STEM Summer Camp Serving Neurodiverse Students - STEM and Neurodiversity: A Capacity Building Institute for STEM Faculty at Community and Technical Colleges
Apr 20, 2022Sara Gardner Sanders (Bellevue College), Marisa Hackett (Bellevue College)Supported by: NNLPedagogical Approaches for Neurodivergent Learners in STEM - Given at the STEM and Neurodiversity: A Capacity Building Institute for STEM Faculty at Community and Technical Colleges.
Apr 20, 2022Ronda Jensen (Northern Arizona University)Supported by: NNLReal stories from neurodiverse students on how STEM faculty can support success - STEM and Neurodiversity: A Capacity Building Institute for STEM Faculty at Community and Technical Colleges.
Mar 30, 2022Andreas Stefik & William Alee (Univ of Nevada Las Vegas)Supported by: AccessCSforAllModern block languages consist of a complex series of moving parts. While they do have visualizations of the computer code, they also contain graphical editors, game editors, robotics systems, community forums, multimedia output, and many other attributes that must be accessible for students with disabilities to meaningfully and fully participate in computer science. In this webinar, we provide a summary of the state of what is and is not accessible across block languages and then foster a discussion about how we might get there.
Mar 02, 2022Richard Ladner, Amy Ko, Kristen Shinohara, Devorah Kletenik, Rachel F. Adler, Michael Moore, William Bares, Regine Gilbert, Meg Ray, Deborah Sturm, Elissa Weeden, Elaine Short, Kathy McCoy, Debra Yarrington, Paula Gabbert, Yasmine Elglaly, Catherine Baker, Joel Ross, Jennifer MankoffSupported by: AccessComputingIn this SIGCSE affiliated session, faculty shared about how they have integrated accessibility and disability topics into their computer science (CS) courses. There are certain courses, such as web or app design and development and human-computer interactions, that should be addressing accessibility because of the human-facing nature of software. Less obvious are courses, such as intro CS, computer vision, natural language processing, data compression, software engineering, and others, that can also have accessibility and disability content.
Jan 25, 2022Richard Ladner, Raja Kushalnagar; students: Caelan MacArthur, Erin HowardSupported by: AccessComputingIn this Zoom presentation students interested in applying for DREU for Summer 2022 receive information on the DREU process and hear from prior DREU participants.
Nov 09, 2021Terrill Thompson (DO-IT)Supported by: AccessComputingYou're shopping for an online platform to use for a virtual conference you're organizing, or you're considering adopting a new technology for the courses you teach. You want, and may in fact be legally obligated, to ensure the product or service you choose is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. How do you do that? This webinar will explore strategies for addressing accessibility at various stages within the procurement process. It will include extensive detail about technology accessibility standards, plus guidance on how to read a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), a standard form used by technology vendors to document their level of accessibility. Our speaker Terrill Thompson is manager of the IT Accessibility Team at the University of Washington, and technology accessibility specialist with AccessComputing. He has nearly thirty years of experience in the IT accessibility field.
Oct 28, 2021Sheryl Burgstahler (DO-IT), Brianna Blaser (DO-IT)Supported by: AccessADVANCEIn this webinar, Sheryl Burgstahler, AccessADVANCE PI, and Brianna Blaser, AccessADVANCE Associate Director, will share a framework and point to systemic issues campus leaders and advocates can consider to increase the successful participation of faculty with disabilities in STEM fields. The framework was developed with input and guidance from AccessADVANCE collaborators engaged in collaborative meetings and an online community of practice.
Jun 16, 2021Robert DeFillippo (Mon Valley School)Supported by: AccessCSforAllThrough a 4-part webinar series Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher, computer science teachers who specialize in teaching blind and visually impaired students, deaf and hard of hearing students, and learning disabled and neurodiverse students will share strategies that other K-12 educators can use to include students with disabilities in their classroom. In this webinar, Robert DeFillippo will share about lessons learned teaching computer science to students who are neurodiverse. Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher is funded by the Infosys Foundation USA.
May 11, 2021Sarah Ciras (Landmark School)Supported by: AccessCSforAllThrough a 4-part webinar series Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher, computer science teachers who specialize in teaching blind and visually impaired students, deaf and hard of hearing students, and learning disabled and neurodiverse students will share strategies that other K-12 educators can use to include students with disabilities in their classroom. In this webinar, Sarah Ciras will share about lessons learned teaching computer science to students with learning disabilities. Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher is funded by the Infosys Foundation USA.
Apr 07, 2021Beth Kimball (Indiana School for the Deaf)Supported by: AccessCSforAllThrough a 4-part webinar series Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher, computer science teachers who specialize in teaching blind and visually impaired students, deaf and hard of hearing students, and learning disabled and neurodiverse students will share strategies that other K-12 educators can use to include students with disabilities in their classroom. In this webinar, Elizabeth (Beth) Kimball will share about lessons learned teaching computer science to students who are deaf and hearing impaired. Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher is funded by the Infosys Foundation USA.
Mar 25, 2021Gina Fugate (Maryland School for the Blind)Supported by: AccessCSforAllThrough a 4-part webinar series Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher, computer science teachers who specialize in teaching blind and visually impaired students, deaf and hard of hearing students, and learning disabled and neurodiverse students will share strategies that other K-12 educators can use to include students with disabilities in their classroom. In this webinar, Gina Fugate will share about lessons learned teaching computer science to students who are blind and visually impaired. Accessible Computer Science: Teacher to Teacher is funded by the Infosys Foundation USA.
Feb 17, 2021Earl Huff (Clemson University)Supported by: AccessCSforAllTo ensure an inclusive computing education, we must examine the suitability and learning experience of existing curricula if they accommodate students with disabilities, especially those blind or who have low vision. This webinar provides an account of the learning and teaching experience in computing education for persons with visual impairments from different perspectives: blind or visually impaired programmers, teachers of blind or visually impaired students, and blind or visually impaired students. A summary of all accounts is provided and potential solutions for improving accessibility in K-12 computing education.
Nov 23, 2020Kayla Brown (UW)Supported by: AccessComputingKayla Brown talks about what it means to be disabled, looks at some key moments for the disability rights movement, and discusses common tropes for characters with disabilities in the media. Learn about the medical and social models of disability, examine the history of disability and the disability rights movement in the United States and how this has impacted perceptions of disability, and identify common tropes in the media that negatively portrays disability.
Nov 12, 2020Anna Kirkpatrick (Georgia Tech)Supported by: AccessCSforAllAnna shares her personal journey of finding and making tools to allow her to write code efficiently. She discusses her use of inexpensive eye tracking hardware marketed for video games, provides an overview of the open source software project OptiKey, recounts the development of a custom OptiKey keyboard specifically for writing code, and discusses the text editor vim and how features of vim interface well with eye gaze input.
Oct 20, 2020- Richard Ladner (UW Allen School)
- Anna Kirkpatrick (Georgia Tech)
- Ather Sharif (UW)
- Liia Butler (Univ of Illinois Urbana Champaign)
Supported by: AccessComputingIn this webinar, AccessComputing PI Richard Ladner presents a primer on choosing and applying to a graduate school and current graduate students share about their own experiences.
Sep 10, 2020Andreas Stefik (Univ of Nevada Las Vegas)Supported by: AccessCSforAllAP Computer Science Principles and other K-12 curricula include units covering using and interpreting data. Ensuring that data, and even data science, is accessible to students with disabilities is not a trivial problem. In this webinar, AccessCSforAll PI and inventor of the Quorum programming language Andreas Stefik shared the approach used in the Quorum programming language.
Aug 20, 2020Sheryl Burgstahler (UW)Supported by: AccessComputingAs classes, internships, and other activities have moved online, what strategies have you used or can you use to make a good impression on your professor and other students? In this webinar, Sheryl Burgstahler (Director of DO-IT) shares tips and tricks to ensure that you look professional in a virtual environment, particularly as a college student in class or presenting a required presentation.
Aug 04, 2020Janette Barrios and Jordyn Castor (Apple)Supported by: AccessCSforAllExplore the latest accessible coding resources for iPad and Mac, including free iPad app Swift Playgrounds, accessible curriculum, tactile graphics, videos in American Sign Language, and resources that support students with disabilities at various stages and age - including fun activities like flying drones and dancing robots! Coding is an essential skill for helping all students thrive in a technology-driven future - it unlocks creativity, develops problem-solving skills, and opens career paths. Learn how easy and fun it can be to code!
Jun 18, 2020Sheryl Burgstahler, Terrill Thompson, Brianna Blaser (DO-IT)Supported by: AccessINCLUDESHow can you ensure that individuals with disabilities feel welcome and are able to participate in your classes, meetings, and other online activities? This virtual capacity building institute (CBI) addressed a variety of accessibility including universal design in online learning; accessibility of websites, documents, video, and vendor products; and accessibility and universal design of online meetings.
Jun 16, 2020- Moderator: Richard Ladner, University of Washington
- Panelists:
- Anat Caspi, University of Washington
- Leah Findlater, University of Washington
- Paula Gabbert, Furman University
- Amy J. Ko, University of Washington
- Daniel E. Krutz, Rochester Institute of Technology
Supported by: AccessComputingThis panel, originally scheduled to occur at SIGCSE 2020, provided practical advice on what and how to teach accessibility in a variety of settings. It is important to learn about the diverse technology consumers: what their abilities are and what access infrastructures they use every day. Teaching about computer technologies that people with various disabilities can use and be productive with prepares students to design accessible technology when they graduate. The panelists have extensive experience in teaching accessibility and provided advice to others about how to teach accessibility in their own courses.
Apr 29, 2020Abby Schmiedt (Google)Supported by: AccessCSforAllBlockly is a JavaScript library that is used in a number of applications, such as Scratch and Makecode, to help teach students how to code. Over the last year we have been working on adding keyboard navigation support to Blockly. In this talk, I plan to talk through some of the challenges we have faced, what we have ended up with, and where we are hoping to go in the future.
Feb 11, 2020Lauren Milne (Macalester College)Supported by: AccessCSforAllLauren Milne is an assistant professor at Macalester College. Her research is on making programming more accessible for children with visual impairments. She will be doing a demo of Blocks4All, an iPad application she developed, which can be used to program the Dash and Dot robots from Wonder Workshop and which is accessible with VoiceOver and Switch Control.
Feb 07, 2020Neil Barnett (Microsoft), Lorne Needle (Google)Supported by: AccessComputingYou may have heard that many companies are stepping up their efforts to hire people with disabilities. In this webinar, we'll here from representatives at Microsoft and Google about what they're companies are doing. Neil Barnett started Microsoft’s Autism hiring program in 2015 and is leading the efforts to improve the experiences for Microsoft employees and their customers with disabilities. Lorne Needle is Google’s global lead for disability inclusion in staffing and has led multiple talent initiatives.
Jan 14, 2020Andreas Stefik (Univ of Nevada Las Vegas)Supported by: AccessCSforAllThe Quorum Programming Language is the first evidenced-oriented programming language that was “born accessible” more than ten years ago. New is Quorum Studio, an accessible integrated development environment (IDE) to support programmers in Quorum. Quorum Studio is built on the same design principles as the language itself, making it accessible to users, including blind users who employ screen readers. In the first version, we have created a full development environment for editing, navigating, compiling, debugging, and executing applications, in addition to typical help features (e.g., highlighting, code completion, projects, updates) and accessibility features (e.g., smart zoom, smart navigation, a highly customized screen reading experience). Quorum Studio is also a platform for future accessible growth, with 3D visual level editing, still fully accessible even if the user is blind, coming in the summer of 2020 in Quorum Studio 2.
Nov 14, 2019Julia Ferraioli (Google)Supported by: AccessCSforAllBy instituting good practices around code accessibility early on, you can foster an inclusive team that can run an accessible project. In addition to making your code base accessible to those with disabilities, these adaptations can make your project easier to navigate for everyone, new contributors and senior developers alike.
Nov 07, 2019Gaby de Jongh (DO-IT)Supported by: ADEPTWhat is it like for someone who uses Assistive Technology to interact with information that is NOT accessible? What does “Accessible Content” mean and how do you create it? Depending upon the tools used to create content, it is entirely possible to create a project that is accessible. We will cover best practices, tools, and resources for creating accessible materials and presentations for your inclusive projects.
Oct 28, 2019Jonathan Lazar (University of Maryland)Supported by: ADEPTDid you hear that in early October, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the Robles v. Domino's Pizza case and do you wonder what that means related to digital accessibility for people with disabilities? Did you hear that 100 members of congress wrote a letter saying that people with disabilities should not currently have the legal right to access websites of public accommodations, and wonder if that has any legal impact? (spoiler alert: it doesn't). Join our webinar and learn more about the US legal framework for digital accessibility.
Oct 10, 2019David L. Jaffe (Stanford University)Supported by: ADEPTDavid will address differences between Accessibility and Assistive Technology, review Universal Design Principles, and provide an overview of the engineering design process for assistive technology devices with slides illuminated with colorful graphics.
Sep 04, 2019Panelists: Kat Steele (UW Mechanical Engineering), Alyssa Taylor (UW Bioengineering), Molly Mollica (UW Bioengineering), Dianne Hendricks (UW Human Centered Design and Engineering); Moderator: Brianna Blaser (DO-IT)Supported by: ADEPTAcross a College of Engineering, there are multiple avenues for engaging in conversations related to disability, accessibility, and universal design. In this webinar, we’ll hear about initiatives across the University of Washington’s College of Engineering that address disability through curriculum, makerspaces, student activities, and other avenues and ways to build community around these topics. We’ll explore student engagement, resources, and more.
Aug 28, 2019Moderator: Kayla Brown (DO-IT)Supported by: ADEPTMany products and technology are designed without thinking about accessibility and yet people with disabilities are a large market for new devices. In this webinar, we'll hear from a diverse group of people with disabilities about their experiences. They'll talk about technology and tools they use and challenges that they encounter in daily life. We'll explore their perspectives about designing for accessibility and engaging with people with disabilities in the design process.
Aug 14, 2019Cynthia Bennett (UW Human Centered Design and Engineering)Supported by: ADEPTCynthia's work brings stories of design by people with disabilities into the design profession. her motivation was sparked by a contrast she found. Design and engineering materials often present people with disabilities more narrowly as technology users. But through her research and reading Disability Studies scholarship, she has learned that disabled people regularly contribute to design and engineering fields. During the webinar, Cynthia will share a response to this inequity aimed at better recognizing these contributions.
Jul 25, 2019JonSupported by: ADEPTJon, an individual who has received spinal stimulation in an effort to improve movement many years after a spinal cord injury will share his experiences. Discussion focuses on the importance of creating technology and devices that are accessible and usable by everyone!
Jun 17, 2019Sheryl Burgstahler (DO-IT)Supported by: ADEPTUniversal design seeks to ensure that products are usable to the widest audience possible, including individuals with disabilities. And yet, universal design and similar design principles such as ability-based design, design for accessibility are not commonly taught in engineering curricula. This webinar introduces the concept of universal design and talks about ways that it could be included in the engineering curriculum.
May 09, 2019Stephanie Ludi (University of North Texas)Supported by: AccessCSforAllBlock-based languages are a common way to engage novice programmers, especially children. However, accessibility is lacking. We will present our work in adding keyboard navigation and screen reader support to the Blockly framework to increase accessibility to block-based languages for persons with visual impairments.
Sep 10, 2018Richard Ladner (UW Allen School)Supported by: AccessComputingExplore how to make the most out of your conference experience. We'll talk about networking, planning your schedule, and talking with potential employers.
May 30, 2018Emanuel Schanzer (Bootstrap)Supported by: AccessCSforAllLearn more about what Bootstrap, an in-school curriculum and software package that teaches children programming skills, has done to improve the accessibility of their tools used in K-12 education.
May 17, 2018Tami Tidwell (DO-IT), Michael Reese (RISE Learning Institute), & Sean Marihugh (Microsoft)Supported by: AccessComputingAre you concerned about if, when, and how to disclose your disability in the job search and workplace? Develop your personal plan for how to disclose your disability as you prepare for internships and career jobs.