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For college and graduate students interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers and education.

NSF AccessComputingÌýprovides a nationwide resource to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing education and careers by supporting educators, employers, professional organizations, and other stakeholders to develop more inclusive programs and share effective practices.

NSF AccessComputing Team members

• engage in an online community of peers and mentors to help guide you through transitions to college, graduate school, and employment
• receive information from ±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µ staff about paid internships, research experiences, and other work-related opportunities
• attend ±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µÌýevents and activities
• communicate with professionals in computing fields
• are eligible to receive funding to attend professional conferences

Eligibility

College andÌýgraduate students interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing in the United States are eligible to be ±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µÌýTeam members. Participants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing professional careers in computing fields. These fields include systems designers, computer scientists, information professionals, software developers, information systems analysts, technology teachers, computing faculty, and other computing professionals.

How to Apply

Submit the online NSFÌýAccessComputingÌýTeam Application, or submit the following by postal mail, fax, or email. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please contact us if you would like assistance in completing any portion of your application.

1. Application Form and Participation Agreement
   Print and complete the PDF version of this brochure. Complete the attached forms, including parent or guardian signature(s) if you are under eighteen years of age.Ìý
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   Submit a paragraph or two with your application explaining why you are interested in participating in ±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µÌýand how participation will help you reach your career goals. Include school honors, extracurricular and community activities, work-related experiences, and any other relevant information about yourself.
3. Reference
   Submit the name and contact information of a teacher, faculty member, or someone who has worked with you closelyÌýand can provide a reference for you.
4. Resume
   Submit an up-to-date copy of your resume.Ìý

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Led by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½, University of California Irvine, Gallaudet University, and Tufts University, ±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µÌýworks to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers.Ìý±·³§¹óÌý´¡³¦³¦±ð²õ²õ°ä´Ç³¾±è³Ü³Ù¾±²Ô²µ is supported by the National Science Foundation (grant #CNS-0540615, CNS-0837508, CNS-1042260, CNS-1539179, CNS-2137312).