About

We're here to amplify those in computing research and practice, support each other, and break through the isolation of disability in computing. Our hope is that by building disability led community, we can reduce the barriers disabled people face when participating in computing.

We acknowledge the intertwined history and complex intersections of disability, racial/ethnic minoritized groups, and queer identities. We acknowledge the discrimination these groups have faced, both separately and together. We are here to build a safer, more inclusive community for disabled people and for all.

Some people may be (understandably) uncomfortable with the terminology, especially the identity-first term. However, disability rights activists are very clear and vocal about deliberately using this term as a choice

Attempts to shift language to avoid stigma, historically, lead to the new term being stigmatized Instead, we emphasize fostering pride in our community.

Negating the term “disability” is actually a form of ableism while also minimizing ableism’s impact. This includes internalized ableism.

Disability is often mentioned last in DEIA efforts - if it is discussed at all. In fact the last letter of DEIA stands for Accessibility.

We are at an inflection point with respect to disability. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown disabled people that the world is able to accommodate many different needs - when they affect able-bodied people.

Now that the pandemic is supposedly “over”, accommodations are being taken away, leaving disabled folks behind and feeling more isolated than ever.