Our Efforts for 2024
Our product and engineering teams will complete comprehensive accessibility training by June 2024.
Internal accessibility training
Our product and engineering teams will complete comprehensive accessibility training by December 2023.
WCAG Improvement
We will work to achieve support for all non-supported sections of our VPAT analysis (see more info) by December 2024.
Tools that support accessible design
Team members will have access to tools that ensure all new features are designed and built with accessibility in mind.
Accessible curriculum
We will achieve WCAG Level AA compliance for the first few units of Computer Science Principles by 2025.
Explore Code.org’s accessibility resources
Our accessibility resources page provides comprehensive documentation and guidance for our features and tools, including accessible Hour of Code lessons, immersive readers, keyboard navigation, and customization options.
View accessibility resources pageHelp Us Improve
At Code.org, we are agile and responsive to feedback. If you have recommendations to help us improve the accessibility of our tools and resources, please reach out. Thank you for helping us make computer science available for all students!
Tell us how we can improveCode.org’s Commitment to Accessibility
Code.org believes that computer science is foundational for all students and we're committed to ensuring equity, access, and opportunity on our platform and in our curriculum.
We're taking a holistic approach to support the learning needs of all students and working to close gaps in access to computer science education for students with disabilities.
We’re starting small, but will measure our progress and continuously iterate until we can address even the most complex accessibility challenges.
At Code.org, we're committed to continually improving the accessibility of our tools, and we're excited to take this important step towards greater equity, access, and opportunity for all students and educators.
Our Partners and Recommendations
We recommend the following resources for students and teachers who are looking for more accessible computer science content.
Content & resources
AccessCSForAll
Grade level : K-12
Resources for teachers to bring accessible computing to secondary schools and for high school students with disabilities to connect with mentors in the technology space.
Product
Blocks4All
Grade level : K-8
A block-based programming environment for iPad that teaches basic programming concepts using the Dash robot. Accessible with VoiceOver, Switch Control, and Voice Control.
Product
Code Jumper
Grade level : K-6
A physical coding aid/resource for students with visual impairments.
Content & resources
CSForAll
Grade level : K-12
An organization that coordinates projects and programs with different organizations across the United States.
Curriculum
Deaf Kids Code
Grade level : K-12
Promotes computer science and technology education to empower students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Product
Everyone Can Code
Grade level : K-12
A curriculum designed by Apple for Swift Playgrounds that provides VoiceOver (modified TTS) and adapted curriculum for students with accessibility needs.
Curriculum
Khan Academy
Grade level : K-12
A curriculum provider with various accommodations, including captions, transcripts, and the ability to reduce animation motion and hide visually dependent content. Hosts some Code.org curricula, plus additional computing curricula.
Product
Snap Circuits
Grade level : K-6
An educational product that teaches electronics with solderless snap-together electronic components. Can include an access pack for students with visual impairments.
Product
Sphero
Grade level : K-12
An interactive coding robotic ball and STEM education kit for students with intellectual disabilities. Needs to be paired with an appropriate application.
Curriculum
Quorum
Grade level : K 9-12
An adaptation of Code.org’s AP Computer Science Principles curriculum using Quorum, an evidence-based language originally designed to provide accessibility for blind or visually-impaired students.
