There are several organizations that are interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computer science,聽at both the preK-12 level and the postsecondary level.
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- AccessCSforAll is a NSF-funded project that develops accessible tools and curricula for K-12 computer science education. The website has many resources, including recorded webinars.
- There are a handful of programming languages and tools that are accessible to students with disabilities:
- 罢丑别听,聽an evidenced-based programming language that is accessible to screen reader users.聽It can be used online or downloaded to a PC or Macintosh and has curricula for Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, robotics, and games.
- ,聽a learning-engaged programming language using real code to build and interact through a 3D world. It is accessible to all users and doesn鈥檛 require coding knowledge. It can be used on a Macintosh or iPad and has curricula for adopting higher programming principles, enhancing problem-solving skills, and building applications.
- ,聽a block-based programming language that is accessible to visually-impaired users utilizing VoiceOver and Voice Control to interact with the Dash robot. It can be used on an iPad and has curricula for learning basic programming concepts, robotics, and games.
- The National Center for Computer Science Education maintains an 聽page that includes strategies and resources related to accessibility in K-12 computer science education.
- at the University of Florida aims to investigate how to meaningfully engage all learners in technology-mediated learning with a focus on K-12 computer science and computational thinking.聽They partner with , which aims to provide teachers with the tools necessary to meaningfully include students with disabilities in computer science education.
- promotes computer science, technology, and design thinking skills to children who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
- works to empower neurodiverse students' lives through computer science and technology skills.聽
Postsecondary
- AccessComputing is an NSF-funded Broadening Participation in Computing Alliance that works to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing education and careers.
- (the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT) aims 鈥渢o contribute to the national need for an effective workforce in computing and IT through synergistic activities related to minorities and people with disabilities.鈥 They are the host of the .
- provides computer technology training to individuals with autism and other neurodivergent identities.