Implementing an Accessibility Specialization in a European Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction
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Abstract
In the current information society, it is essential that the Information and Communication Technologies are accessible for all users, including persons with disabilities. Thus, professionals need to receive training in accessibility and adaptation. The Universidad Politecnica of Madrid in Spain has pioneered since 1995 the introduction of such contents through several academic activities. In this context, this paper presents the initial implementation of a specialization on accessibility and adaptation as part of a European master's degree on Human-Computer Interaction and Design, that is promoted by the EIT European organisation.
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José Luis Fuertes, Ángel Lucas González, Loïc Martínez. 2012. Including Accessibility in Higher Education Curricula for ICT. Procedia Computer Science. 14. 382--390.
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European Commission. Horizon 2020 Programme. 2018. https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/.
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European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Homepage. 2018. https://eit.europa.eu.
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June 2018
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ISBN:9781450364676
DOI:10.1145/3218585
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Published: 20 June 2018
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DSAI 2018
DSAI 2018: 8th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion
June 20 - 22, 2018
Thessaloniki, Greece
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