'For All' in 'Computer Science For All'
From: Communications of the ACM - Vol. 59, No.9, Pages 26-28
By: Richard E. Ladner & Maya Israel

Seeking to expand inclusiveness in computer science education.

We are especially concerned for students with disabilities. In addition to
availability and relevance, accessibility, and specialized instructional
approaches are needed. Curricula, including programming tools, must be
accessible, and teachers must include students with disabilities in their
classes. Students with disabilities comprise nearly 15% of K-12 students, and
have a wide variety of disabilities. Most are taught alongside peers in
general education settings and can learn the basics of computer science and
attend college.

Challenges come in three categories: teachers' attitudes/expectations,
pedagogical approaches, and accommodations/accessible materials, including
technology.

Read the first two paragraphs of the article and view a closed-captioned,
  voice-described video (10:26) at:
http://cacm.acm.org/magazines/2016/9/206252-for-all-in-computer-science-for-all/fulltext

Submitted by Brianna Blaser