[IL-Talk] FW: AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp Application is Now Open!

Fri Mar 1 21:32:20 UTC 2024

This looks like a great opportunity.

From: American Foundation for the Blind [mailto:info at action.afb.org] 
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 1:40 PM
To: dkent5817 at att.net
Subject: AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp Application is Now Open!

Learn how to design and build digital solutions that break down barriers. 

Dear Friend:

In today’s tech-driven world, the impact of our creations extends far beyond visuals and lines of code. Accessibility is not just a feature; it’s a fundamental right.

AFB’s Digital Accessibility Bootcamp is a 3-month summer experience offering computer science students the opportunity to learn how to design and build digital solutions that break down barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can fully engage with the digital landscape. Participants will receive hands-on learning and mentorship from industry experts, gaining valuable skills in inclusive design and development practices that will give them a competitive edge in the rapidly growing field of accessibility.  

Benefits

*	Flexibility: Fully remote experience to participate from anywhere.
*	Incentives: $800 Midpoint Milestone award and $1,200 Scholarship award upon successful completion of the bootcamp. 
*	Tech Toolkit: A personal welcome kit, including an iPad for hands-on learning with iOS screen readers, access to Udemy for additional personal development, and an exclusive program t-shirt. 

Commitments

*	Dedicate approximately 20-25 hours per week (Monday-Friday) from June 3 to August 30. 
*	Access to a reliable internet connection and a computer for a seamless remote learning experience.

Eligibility

AFB’s Digital Accessibility Bootcamp participants are selected through an application and interview process. To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

*	Be enrolled in college full time, or other higher education program 
*	Be studying computer science, or a related field  
*	Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a recommendation from a professor or instructor.

Apply Now! 

Applications for the Summer 2024 Digital Accessibility Bootcamp are now open!

The application requires applicants to answer a series of questions, submit a writing sample, and provide a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor. The application deadline is April 5, and candidate interviews will occur between April 8-26.

Support AFB's Programs and Services

For over 100 years, AFB has continued Helen Keller’s legacy by addressing the most critical concerns of people who live with vision loss. From education to advocacy, from research to technological innovation, our efforts on behalf of the more than 32 million Americans with vision loss are made possible by the support of friends like you. Thank you for your support!

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