Scaling Accessibility Education: Reflections from a Workshop Targeting CS Educators and Software Professionals

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.22759v1
• Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:03:57 GMT
• Title: Scaling Accessibility Education: Reflections from a Workshop Targeting CS Educators and Software Professionals
• Abstract summary: We conducted a one-day workshop aimed at building foundational capacity in accessibility practices among computer science faculty and industry practitioners in India.<n>A majority of participants rated the workshop positively, with many reporting increased confidence and a shift in their perception of accessibility as a shared responsibility.<n>We offer actionable insights to guide future initiatives aimed at strengthening accessibility capacity across India's computing education and professional landscape.
• Score: 6.88204255655161
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Despite growing global attention to digital accessibility, research from India highlights a significant gap in accessibility training for both computing educators and software professionals. To address this need, we designed and conducted an experiential workshop aimed at building foundational capacity in accessibility practices among 77 participants, including computer science (CS) faculty and industry practitioners. The one-day workshop combined hands-on activities, tool demonstrations, and case studies to foster practical understanding and engagement. Post-workshop feedback showed that a majority of participants rated the workshop positively, with many reporting increased confidence and a shift in their perception of accessibility as a shared responsibility. Additionally, participants expressed a strong interest in applying accessibility principles within their workplaces, underscoring the workshop's practical relevance and impact. In this experience report, we detail the workshop's design, implementation, and evaluation, and offer actionable insights to guide future initiatives aimed at strengthening accessibility capacity across India's computing education and professional landscape.

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