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The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NSF, 2013)
revealed that the number of scientists and engineers with disabilities since
birth or identified at a young age (which would include many students with
visual impairments) are few.
The
Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum
(http://www.exploringcs.org)
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can provide opportunities for students with VI,
as the project has already made notable progress in broadening participation
in computer science. However, substantial barriers remain for students with
VI who cannot fully access the software and curricular activities. In response,
our NSF-funded Inclusive-ECS (I-ECS) project has enhanced several of the
curriculum units to increase accessibility.
Enhancements
The ECS units include written text, pictures/icons, visual simulations
and activities, and block-based programs to support learning. Our
enhancements replaced or modified these supports. In some cases, we
developed new technologies. Below, we provide examples of physical,
tactile, auditory, and technological enhancements designed to eliminate
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ECS curriculum development is funded by the National Science Foundation.
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