SIGACCESS Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility

The SIGACCESS officers are pleased to announce the creation of a new award
for Outstanding Contributions to Computing and Accessibility. This award is
to be presented every other year to a person who has made significant and
lasting contributions to computing and information technology that addresses
the needs persons with disabilities. Outstanding contributions through
research, practice, or advocacy will be recognized. Towards this goal,
contributions will be considered from academia, industry, as well as other
professions that focus on computer users with disabilities and the
application of computing technology in solving relevant disability problems.
The award will recognize members of the community for long-term
accomplishments or those who have made a notable impact through a significant
innovation.  

Nominations will be solicited during the Spring of even numbered years, with
decisions made in time to allow the above recognition and award presentation
at ASSETS that Fall. The selection committee will focus on candidates'
contributions as judged by innovative ideas, influence in the community, and
/ or the social impact resulting from the work. The award includes a $1000
honorarium, an award certificate of recognition, and an invitation for the
recipient to present a keynote talk at a current year's SIGACCESS-sponsored
conference such as ASSETS. A public citation for the award will be placed on
the SIGACCESS website.  

Further details for the 2008 nominations will be announced this Spring.

Vicki Hanson, SIGACCESS Chair (brankaelin@gmail.com)
Andrew Sears, SIGACCESS Vice Chair
Noelle Carbonell, SIGACCESS Secretary / Treasurer