[Job-Discussions] FW: Apply to Shape the Future of Digital Inclusion

Thu Mar 14 15:28:17 UTC 2024

From: American Foundation for the Blind <info at action.afb.org>
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To: Andrews, David B (DEED) <david.b.andrews at state.mn.us>
Subject: Apply to Shape the Future of Digital Inclusion

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Learn how to design and build digital solutions that break down barriers.
[American Foundation for the Blind. Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.]

[Digital Accessibility Bootcamp. Shape the Future of Digital Inclusion.]

Dear Friend:

Did you know that over 70% of websites are not accessible to people with disabilities? Yet, designers, developers, and product owners are still not being trained in accessibility skills.

AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp aims to meet the accessibility needs of the tech industry – and millions of people living with disabilities – through a unique combination of hands-on training and mentorship created and developed by our own digital inclusion experts. This three-month summer experience empowers computer science students to acquire the skills necessary to create inclusive digital solutions that eradicate barriers and foster universal engagement with the digital world.

[''The program not only helped me understand the meaning and reason behind the need for a digitally accessible world but also taught me the foundational skills to create one.” - Ramya K.]

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 open until April 5.

[Apply Today]

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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