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ABET(also: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)

A non-profit, non-governmental body that accredits US post-secondary programmes in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission and Engineering Accreditation Commission set the programme outcomes that…

ACM Code of Ethics(also: ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct)

A statement of professional ethics maintained by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) that sets out the moral and professional responsibilities of computing practitioners. Significantly revised in 2018, the Code explicitly addresses accessibility and inclusion, stating…

Accessibility Engineer(also: Accessibility Engineering, A11y Engineer)

A professional role focused on applying specific methodologies and methods to ensure that information and communication technology products and systems are accessible to people with disabilities throughout the entire development lifecycle. Accessibility engineering is positioned…

Assistive Technology Curriculum(also: AT Curriculum, Adaptive Technology Curriculum, Accessibility Curriculum)

An assistive technology curriculum is a structured educational programme that teaches the principles, design, evaluation, and implementation of technology aids for people with disabilities. Such curricula typically span topics including disability awareness, accessibility…

Assistive Technology Delivery(also: AT Service Delivery, Assistive Technology Provision)

The process of identifying, selecting, providing, and supporting assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. Effective AT delivery involves assessing a person's needs and abilities, matching them with appropriate technology, providing training and instructional…

CSUN Assistive Technology Conference(also: CSUN, CSUN Conference, ATIA Conference at CSUN)

The largest annual assistive technology conference in the world, organized by California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities. Founded in 1985, the conference brings together thousands of attendees including AT users, professionals, developers, educators, and…

Continuing Professional Development(also: CPD, Professional Development)

The ongoing process through which professionals maintain, update, and expand their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. In the context of digital accessibility, CPD programs train developers, designers, content creators, and educators on inclusive design practices,…

Preservice Training(also: Preservice Education, Teacher Preparation)

The education and training that teachers receive before entering the profession, typically through university degree programs or certification courses. In special education and assistive technology contexts, preservice training refers to coursework on AT devices, accessibility…

Professional Development(also: Continuing Education, In-service Training)

Ongoing learning activities that professionals undertake to maintain and improve their skills throughout their careers. For accessibility professionals and special educators, professional development includes workshops, conferences, online courses, peer mentoring, and…

Research Experiences for Undergraduates(also: REU, REU Program, REU Supplement)

A U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding program that supports active research participation by undergraduate students in areas funded by NSF. REU awards fund either dedicated REU Sites — cohorts of undergraduates hosted by a host institution for a summer research…

TeachAccess(also: Teach Access, TeachAccess initiative)

A US-based initiative co-founded in 2015 by technology companies, universities, and disability organisations to integrate accessibility into the curricula of computer science, design, and related disciplines. TeachAccess develops teaching materials, study-abroad programmes,…

Tiered Mentoring(also: Near-Peer Mentoring, Cascade Mentoring)

A mentoring structure in which learners at several stages of development work together, so that each participant has a role model who is only one step ahead of them rather than many. In a tiered model applied to research labs, for example, high-school students are mentored by…

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