The challenge of mainstreaming ICT design for all.
Conference paper
Whitney, G., Keith, S. and Schmidt-Belz, B. 2010. The challenge of mainstreaming ICT design for all. Miesenberger, K., Klaus, J., Zagler, W. and Karshmer, A. (ed.) 12th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 2010). Vienna University of Technology, Austria 12 - 16 Jul 2010 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14097-6_94
Type | Conference paper |
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Title | The challenge of mainstreaming ICT design for all. |
Authors | Whitney, G., Keith, S. and Schmidt-Belz, B. |
Abstract | The education and training of ICT students and professionals with respect to Design for All is a vital part in the process of achieving eInclusion throughout Europe. This paper outlines the latest activity on the development of a curriculum in Design for All in ICT in higher education and professional development, and discusses some of the challenges of mainstreaming ICT Design for All. Concepts have been devised to introduce Design for All at bachelor-level of mainstream ICT education, to implement a masters degree in Design for All, and to provide training for professionals in ICT industry. |
Research Group | Artificial Intelligence group |
Conference | 12th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs (ICCHP 2010) |
Series | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
Editors | Miesenberger, K., Klaus, J., Zagler, W. and Karshmer, A. |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9783642140969 |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication dates | |
2010 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 07 Jul 2010 |
Output status | Published |
Additional information | Also presenting at a workshop as part of the conference: "Mainstreaming teaching in accessibility" - a workshop for people who are teaching computing, web-development and assistive technologies and rehabilitation at higher education levels. We will be discussing developing a curriculum using learning outcomes and creating teaching activities. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14097-6_94 |
Language | English |
Book title | Computers helping people with special needs. |
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