Study Away

Program Overview

Since 2018, the Teach Access Study Away Program has brought together students, faculty, and industry partners to explore the field of accessibility.

In addition to learning about accessibility, other goals of this learning program include

  • Equipping students to be advocates and champions for accessibility
  • Building and expanding students’ professional networks
  • Learning about career paths in accessibility
  • Understanding work processes in the tech industry

Students can expect to engage with topics such as:

  • Accessibility Fundamentals
  • Assistive technology
  • Web/app accessibility
  • Accessible events & communication
  • Racial justice, intersectionality, and disability rights
  • Accessible design
  • Inclusive marketing & storytelling

Study Away Application

Apply to be a part of the 2023 Virtual Study Away Program! Application will remain open until Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET.

Study Away Application

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2023 Virtual Study Away

The 2023 Teach Access Virtual Study Away will be a two-part series, with the first part focusing on the basics of accessibility and disability and the second part will cover more advanced topics.Students should complete part one of the Virtual Study Away, or have attended Study Away in the past, in order to be eligible to sign up for part two.

The 2023 Virtual Study Away program is being offered for free to accepted applicants.

2023 Program Schedule:

Part 1: Introduction to Accessibility & Disability

  • Session 1: Wednesday, April 5- Why Accessibility Matters

  • Session 2: Wednesday, April 12 – Disability Expert & Advocacy Panel
  • Session 3: Wednesday, April 19 – Accessibility Basics

Part 2: Advanced Accessibility Topics

  • Session 1: Wednesday, June 7 
  • Session 2: Wednesday, June 14
  • Session 3: Wednesday, June 21
  • Session 4: Wednesday June 28

All sessions will take place virtually on Zoom from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Eastern Time (4:00 pm-5:30 pm Pacific Time)

 

Virtual Study Away 2023 graphic announcing part one as an intro to accessibility. Session 1 on April 5 is "Why accessibility matters." Session 2 on april 12 is a disability expert/advocacy panel. Session three is April 19 covering accessibility basics. More dates coming in June! Sponsored by google, meta, verizon, and yahoo

Program Application: 

Apply today to be a part of the 2023 Virtual Study Away Program. Application will remain open until Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET. Accepted students will receive notice of acceptance with additional program information, including a Zoom link, by Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Study Away Application

Program Eligibility: 

The Virtual Study Away Program is open to any students enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program at a College or University. This program is well suited for students majoring in fields like Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Design, and User Experience. However, accessibility is for everyone so all majors are welcome to apply! The program is offered to students for free.

Program Benefits: 

This program is a great opportunity to learn about accessibility and network with a wide variety of people in higher education, industry, and advocacy organizations. As an added bonus, students that attend all three of the part one sessions will be given free access to complete the Coursera course “An Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusive Design”. Upon completion of the course, you can earn a shareable certificate.

 

Program Questions? Email info@teachaccess.org

Past Study Away Events