[Access Lunch] Fwd: [compcop] This week in accessibility
Carl Haynes-Magyar
chaynesm at andrew.cmu.edu
Fri Jan 20 18:57:11 EST 2023
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From: <blaser at uw.edu>
Date: Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Subject: [compcop] This week in accessibility
To: <compcop at uw.edu>
Here's some of what's been on my radar lately.
Brianna
Articles & Videos
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A Disability Film Unlike Any Other
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/01/i-didnt-see-you-there-2022-movie-sundance-disability/672661/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlbzCDk78$>
(The Atlantic). I Didn’t See You There breaks many conventions of
contemporary documentary. There are no reenactments or expert talking
heads; there is no narrative arc. By the time the credits roll, Davenport
hasn’t even formally identified his own disability, which is cerebral palsy.
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As Students’ Mental-Health Concerns Grow, One University’s Professors
Say They Should Get a Raise
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.chronicle.com/article/as-students-mental-health-concerns-grow-one-universitys-professors-say-they-should-get-a-raise?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_5951982_nl_Academe-Today_date_20230118&cid=at&source=ams&sourceid=__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlRw4ZKKA$>
(Chronicle). University of Illinois at Chicago faculty say they deserve to
be paid more, partly because students’ mental-health needs in recent years
have become so severe and time-consuming to address, while administrators
have failed to adequately respond.
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Spoon theory: What it is and how I use it to manage chronic illness
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/14/spoon-theory-chronic-illness-spoonie/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BltveMHPA$>
(The Washington Post). In the chronic illness and disability world, there’s
something called “spoon theory.” Writer Christine Miserandino started it
while explaining to a friend what chronic illness feels like, and grabbed a
handful of spoons to make her point.
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Destressing 101
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/01/13/new-course-teaches-skills-tackling-mental-distress?utm_source=Inside*Higher*Ed&utm_campaign=610f911796-DNU_2021_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-610f911796-197755297&mc_cid=610f911796&mc_eid=c7ddea906d__;Kys!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlMcsn9CY$>
(Inside Higher Ed). Universities are constantly looking for creative ways
to support students’ mental health. The University of Maryland is now
offering a one-credit course designed to teach emotional regulation.
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How These Sign Language Experts Are Bringing More Diversity to Theater
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/07/arts/sign-language-experts-diversity-theater.html?algo=combo_lda_channelsize5_unique_edimp_fye_step50_diversified&block=1&campaign_id=142&emc=edit_fory_20230109&fellback=false&imp_id=424946122&instance_id=82207&nl=for-you&nlid=71705024&rank=1®i_id=71705024&req_id=413094701&segment_id=121987&surface=for-you-email-wym&user_id=667493a2b0d15fc84afab04ab997e585&variant=0_combo_lda_channelsize5_unique_edimp_fye_step50_diversified__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BltOpAHw0$>
(The New York Times). As productions increasingly include characters and
perspectives from a variety of backgrounds, deaf and hearing people who
translate the shows for deaf audiences are trying to keep up.
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Op-ed: Strike exposes UCLA’s lack of disability access for students,
professors
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://dailybruin.com/2023/01/10/op-ed-strike-exacerbates-uclas-lack-of-disability-access-for-students-professors?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlvDhUMSE$>
(Daily Bruin). In early 2022, hundreds of UCLA students occupied Murphy
Hall and brought public attention to the failure of the campus
administration to provide for students with disabilities who continue to
need remote access to classes.
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This Puget Sound school exemplifies inclusive education in WA
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://crosscut.com/news/2023/01/puget-sound-school-exemplifies-inclusive-education-wa?utm_source=Crosscut*20Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Crosscut*Daily*20230116__;JSsr!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlLgUuruQ$>
(Crosscut). Woodinville's Ruby Bridges Elementary is one of several dozen
Washington schools working to better integrate special education students
with their peers.
*Webinars and Webinar Recordings*
- Considerations for Technology Design for People with Chronic Illnesses
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvde-qqD0jGd2jpHH5e0rPlRq_V3b0b3vY__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlaYf8z0U$>
(AccessComputing webinar). In this session, University of Washington PhD
students Emma McDonnell (HCDE) and Kelly Mack (CSE) present their work
around how technology design can better consider people with chronic
illnesses. Following the presentation, there will be a panel where other
community members will share their thoughts on the topic.
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Accessible Tools for K12 CS Education
<https://doit-prod.s.uw.edu/doit/webinars/?webinar=accessk12cs>
(AccessCSforAll webinar recording). Most of the tools used in K12 computer
science education are not accessible to students with disabilities,
especially students who are blind or have low vision. In this webinar, we
share about the Quorum programming language, Blocks4All, and other tools
that are accessible to students with disabilities. You'll also learn about
resources to support teachers who have students with disabilities in their
classes.
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Blocked entry: How block-based programming is inaccessible and what
could be done about it webinar
<https://doit-prod.s.uw.edu/doit/webinars/?webinar=blockedentry>
(AccessCSforAll webinar recording). Block-based programming is very popular
in introductory programming. Its drag-and-drop design is very approachable
for novices -- but not for the vision impaired and others who would like to
use a screen reader and keyboard entry.
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Leading With Empathy & Allyship Show
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://changecatalyst.co/sunday-parker/?mc_cid=bc172f69eb&mc_eid=0a6fe88564__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlEJK9uxM$>
(Change Catalyst). In Episode 109, Sunday Parker, Access Technology Program
Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in a conversation about everyone’s role
in creating accessible and inclusive communities for people with
disabilities. Sunday describes what physical and digital accessibility look
like and the importance of continuing to incorporate digital accessibility
into social media platforms, particularly as they evolve and change. She
shares the value of interdependence in communities and how allies can
amplify the voices of disability advocates. She also talks about her work
in providing non-profits with the resources they need to better support
their disability constituents.
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NSF Project "MABLE" Intro Webinar 2023
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcO-vqzMjH93qOmdvJRz6ucckD67gOIKG__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlgvAgNwY$>
(MABLE). Mapping for Accessible Built Environments (MABLE) has been
accepted to join the 2022 Cohort to Phase 1 of the Convergence Accelerator
Program by the National Science Foundation and the Convergence Accelerator
team. 48 teams were selected to converge to build an innovative sustainable
product for societal good.
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Panel: Experiences of professionals with invisible disabilities
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItdeygrT4iHdIWtJiU75pC05oYQr4h8mxe__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_Bl5qWWdDw$>
(AiiCE). Friday, January 27, 2023 - 1 - 2 pm Pacific/4-5 pm Eastern. It’s
not always apparent when someone has a disability. Students in our classes
and colleagues may have learning disabilities, attention deficits, autism,
mental health conditions, or other invisible disabilities. In this session
professionals with invisible disabilities will share their experiences in
academia and the workforce in order to facilitate a discussion on how to
make environments more welcoming.
Events & Opportunities (multiple REUs!)
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Accessibility and Disability in Computer Science Education at SIGCSE 2023
<https://www.washington.edu/accesscomputing/accessibility-and-disability-computer-science-education-sigcse-2023>
(AccessingComputing). AccessComputing will be hosting the Accessibility and
Disability in Computer Science Education event in conjunction with SIGCSE
2023 in Toronto on March 15, 2023 from 9am - 4pm. During this event,
current AccessComputing partners and others interested in engaging with
AccessComputing will come together to share their work related to
accessibility, network with one another, and identify action steps and
plans to work toward common goals. Through this session, attendees will
learn about the experiences of people with disabilities in computer science
education and strategies to be more inclusive.
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Accessible Technology Summer Research at Gallaudet University
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sites.google.com/gallaudet.edu/reuaict?pli=1__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlMgRcOg4$>
(REU AICT At Gallaudet University). In this program, students will come
together to learn about computing research methodologies, participate in
active research, and receive professional development training. As a
participant in the REU site, you will receive a stipend, room and board,
and travel reimbursement.
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Rehabilitation Engineering Summer Experience
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://engineering.csuohio.edu/recsu/recsu__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_Blsj1JPXY$>
(Rehabilitation Engineering at Cleveland State University). If you are an
undergraduate student interested in creating and using technology to
transform the lives of people with disabilities, this program is for you.
This is an opportunity to explore a career path that is meaningful and
significant and touches lives. We are looking for students at all
undergraduate levels majoring in engineering, computer science or a related
area. Students with disabilities, students from minority groups that are
underrepresented in engineering, and students attending community college
are especially encouraged to apply.
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STEM for All Multiplex January Theme of the Month Panel: Embracing
Neurodiversity in STEM
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://terc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvd-6trT0pGda2D0DvESR92jXC0s5rg8sA__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_BlulxMuKM$>
(STEM for All Multiplex). This panel focuses on the connections between
neurodiversity and STEM problem solving. Some of the same aspects of
neurodiversity that are often characterized as deficits in learning are
accompanied by talents that can be harnessed for STEM problem solving.
Neurodivergent learners often bring unique strengths to STEM problem
solving and should be encouraged and supported in their innovative ways of
thinking. The projects discussed on this panel focus on novel pedagogical
approaches to highlight neurodivergent thinkers' creativity, persistence,
attention to detail, systematic thinking while also supporting their
executive function.
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Tapia 2023 Call for Participation is Open!
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tapiaconference.cmd-it.org/2023-call-for-participation/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mMFJHyyo7ZyhEfYih0Tnt_fkidh5rU0jw8D9SlTvZthZkHgW2rRmIRzcAXPWklii2_Bl7pHi2pA$>
(Tapia Conference). The Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing invites
you to submit panels, workshops, and birds of a feather sessions related to
technical topics, professional development and broadening participation.
Brianna Blaser, Ph.D. (she/her)
University of Washington, DO-IT
washington.edu/doit
206-221-4163 | blaser at uw.edu
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