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BPC-AE: AccessComputing Second Extension

September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2017 | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Informal/Formal Connections
AccessComputing is a NSF-funded Broadening Participation in Computing alliance with the goal of increasing the participation and success of people with disabilities in computing fields. AccessComputing is in its 10th year of funding. It supports students with disabilities from across the country in reaching critical junctures toward college and careers by providing advice, resources, mentoring opportunities, professional contacts, and funding for tutoring, internships, and computing conferences. For educators and employers, it offers institutes and workshops to build awareness of universal design and accommodation strategies, and to aid in recruiting and supporting students with disabilities through the development of inclusive programs and education on promising practices.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: CISE
Award Number: 1042260
Funding Amount: 3909851

TEAM MEMBERS

  • 2015 05 26 ladner40
    Principal Investigator
    University of Washington
  • Sheryl Burgstahler
    Co-Principal Investigator
  • Discipline: Computing and information science
    Audience: General Public | Educators/Teachers
    Environment Type: Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs
    Access and Inclusion: People with Disabilities

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