Advancing Accessibility in Computer Programming Education

Date & Time

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 2:20 PM PDT  

Location

Grand AB  

Description

This session will share the results of a survey conducted by the Technical Innovations Product Manager, Accessible Coding Product Manager, and STEM Product Specialist/Product Engagement Manager along with Cody Laplante from eye.t. This survey targeted computer science teachers and blind professionals to find out what tools they are using to prepare students to learn programming languages or in their work. The presenters will also discuss the current research in the field of low-vision and blindness as it pertains to computer programming, as well as what other gaps there may be when developing solutions for teaching computer programming and providing accessible tools for computer science professionals who are blind or visually impaired.

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Audience

• Higher Education
• Disability Specific
• K-12 Education
• Research & Development
• Marketing

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

This presentation will explore research collected by APH about best practices in accessible coding. Survey participants ranged from general education technology teachers to blind computer science professionals.  

Primary Topic

Development  

Secondary Topics

Blind/Low Vision  

Session Type

Exhibitor Track  

Presenters

• Katrina Best
  American Printing House (APH)
• Lydia Smith
  American Printing House

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