Autumn 2024
Current Trends in Accessibility Research
Led by:
- Leah Findlater
- Avery Mack
- Lucy Jiang
- Gina Clepper
This directed research group will focus on understanding and synthesizing current trends in accessibility research for people with disabilities. By reading and analyzing a selection of recent research papers (e.g., from CHI and ASSETS 2024), we will examine questions such as: What types of research problems are most commonly being addressed? What range of populations are being included? What models of disability are being employed, both explicitly and implicitly? And what additional research opportunities exist outside of these current efforts?
We will meet weekly to discuss one or more readings and to reflect on directions for future work. Students will be expected to submit reading reflections and/or to help lead the weekly discussions.
Enrollment information
- Meeting time: Thursdays from 2:30-3:20pm.
- The meetings will likely be in person, but we could potentially switch to virtual if there's a strong motivation to do so.
- Credits: 2
- Who should apply: Students at any level who are excited about reading peer-reviewed research papers and participating in academic research-oriented discussions are welcome to apply.
Space in this DRG is limited. - To apply: Please complete this Google Form.
- Application deadline: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
- Anticipated notification date: Monday, September 23, 2024
- Questions? Contact Leah Findlater at leahkf@uw.edu.