Towards Inclusive Computer Science Education

What is it about?

Creating Inclusive Education

Develop a Computer Science curriculum that integrates students with visual and hearing impairments.

Training Educators

Provide tools and training for academic staff to better support diverse learners.

Building a Community

Connect academics and curriculum designers across Europe to share ideas and expertise.

Raising Awareness

Promote the idea that Computer Science is a career path for everyone.

How will it work?

We will curate and develop accessible teaching materials, create an international community of Practice and an online platform to share these resources, and will conduct outreach activities to promote participation in Computer Science.

Why is it important?

  • Break Down Barriers:
    Ensure that students with disabilities can access higher education without obstacles.
  • Improve Diversity:
    Help bring more perspectives and talents into the IT sector.
  • Empower Students:
    Equip learners with skills to succeed in education and future careers. Access2CS strives to create a more inclusive future, where every student has the opportunity to thrive in Computer Science, regardless of their abilities.

Who is involved?

 

The Access2CS project brings together a strong team of organizations across Europe, each with unique expertise in education, accessibility, and inclusion.

Technological University Dublin

The university is specialised in accessibility and inclusive education, creating resources for students with dyslexia and autism. Their experience includes European projects like Inclusion4EU, MOOCAP, and Ethics4EU, and we host a research community on Computer Science, ethics, and accessibility.

University of Ljubljana

The university supports students with special needs, particularly those with mobility, hearing, or vision impairments. Their notable contributions include developing the "Online Notes" system for real-time transcription and translation during lectures and creating personalised study adjustments for students with disabilities.

Johannes Kepler Univeristy Linz

The university specialises in assistive technologies, eAccessibility, and user-centred design. They operate the "Institute Integriert Studieren" to support students with disabilities, organise the renowned ICCHP conference on accessibility, and have been involved in over 120 projects on accessibility and inclusion.

Turin Institute for the Deaf

The institute specialises in education and support for deaf and deafblind individuals. They run accessibility programs for cultural institutions and public services, manage a recording studio for sign language content, and participate in European projects on accessibility and disability inclusion.

Contact us

Technological University Dublin

Contact person: Claudia Rivera

Email address: claudia.rivera@tudublin.ie

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Project’s Duration: 3 years.
Deadline: September 2027.