Meeting of the Minds with AccessComputing

Gain valuable insights and practical strategies for creating a more welcoming environment in computing departments and organizations. The event emphasizes the importance of increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields, which has been a focus of AccessComputing since 2006.

Key takeaways include:

• Best Practices Sharing: Learn effective methods for fostering environments where all students can thrive from AccessComputing leaders and NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance members who have successfully implemented these practices.
• Broadened Perspectives: See highlights illustrating that incorporating a range of perspectives, particularly from individuals with disabilities, enriches the computing field for everyone.
• Resource Availability: Discover how AccessComputing and NCWIT can serve as a valuable resource for enhancing accessibility in academic departments and organizations.

Meet the Presenter: Dr. Brianna Blaser

At the DO-IT Center at the University of Washington, an NCWIT Higher Ed Alliance member institution, Brianna works to increase the participation of people with disabilities in science and engineering careers, with a focus on disability inclusion in computing. Her work includes direct interventions for individuals with disabilities, as well as working with faculty, employers, and other stakeholders to create institutional change. Previously, Brianna was Project Director of Outreach for AAAS & Science Careers, where she promoted Science Careers resources through career and professional development workshops to early-career scientists.