Broadening Participation in Computing Fields by Preparing More Professionals
  with Disabilities
From: Computiong Research Association - 05/2017
By: Richard Ladner & Sheryl Burgstahler

AccessComputing addresses underrepresentation by providing multiple
activities for students with disabilities.

For more than 10 years, AccessComputing has been funded by the National
Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the successful participation of students
with disabilities in academic programs and careers.

Project leaders bring expertise in computing, education, and research;
technology for people with disabilities; and applications of evidence-based
practices with multiple stakeholders that include faculty, technology
companies, and students with disabilities.

Read the entire article at:
http://cra.org/crn/2017/05/broadening-participation-computing-fields-preparing-professionals-disabilities

Link: AccessComputing
https://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing