[NABS-L] Discover AFB's Digital Accessibility Bootcamp

[Arielle Silverman]

Hello students,

We’re excited to share a unique summer advanced learning opportunity for
college students: American Foundation for the Blind’s Digital Accessibility
Bootcamp <https://afb.org/internships/bootcamp>. This is a three-month
summer experience that challenges students to consider accessibility early
in the design and development process by understanding how people with
disabilities access and use digital products and experiences every day.
Students with and without low vision work together to explore the evolving
landscape of digital accessibility, how common assistive technologies work,
and how to use assistive technology like screen readers to navigate and
test a user interface.

This program is specifically for undergraduate students in computer
science, graphic design, UX and UI design programs. While lived experience
with blindness or vision loss is not required, any eligible students are
encouraged to apply regardless of their disability status. Students who
have personal experience with blindness, low vision, or the use of
assistive technology will have the opportunity to share their experiences
with their peers during the program. We'd appreciate your help connecting
with blind and low vision students by sharing this within your network.

To make it easy to share and learn more, below are additional resources:

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   Learn more: View our Digital Accessibility Bootcamp information sheet
   <https://afb.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/Bootcamp%20Informational%20Flier%202025%20-%20Tagged%20for%20Accessibility%20-%20Updated%20Oct%202025.pdf>
   and Digital Accessibility Bootcamp webpage <http://afb.org/internships>.
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   Program Information: Program runs June 1 through August 28, 2026,
   approximately 20-25 hours per week, entirely virtual. A total scholarship
   stipend of $3,000 will be awarded in two installments: $1,000 Midpoint
   Milestone award and $2,000 award upon successful program completion.
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   Application Information: Applications are open now and close January 30,
   2026. Apply via this link <https://www.afb.org/internships/bootcamp>
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   Connect with AFB: Follow us on Handshake
   <https://app.joinhandshake.com/employers/american-foundation-for-the-blind-305293>
   , Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/AmericanFoundationForTheBlind>,
   Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/afb1921/>, and  LinkedIn
   <https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-foundation-for-the-blind>.


Whether you are a student ready to build a strong foundation in inclusive
digital design or someone who can help share this opportunity through your
community or networks, we invite you to join us in spreading the word. You
can apply to the program yourself or help raise awareness so more students
can take the next step toward a career in digital accessibility. Together,
we can open doors for future accessibility leaders.


Thank you!

Arielle Silverman

Director of Research

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)