Why Choose Accessibility?
In today’s tech-driven world, the impact of our creations extends far beyond visuals and lines of code. Accessibility is not just a feature; it’s a fundamental right.
AFB’s Digital Accessibility Bootcamp is a 3-month summer experience offering computer science students the opportunity to learn how to design and build digital solutions that break down barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can fully engage with the digital landscape.
What Will You Gain?
Practical Learning: Learn by doing in a project-based curriculum, ensuring you leave with skills you can instantly apply. Our foundation coursework will teach you the principles of digital inclusion in design and development as well as how to use assistive technology, such as screen readers.
Cutting-edge Skills: Stand out from the crowd by enhancing your portfolio with integrated accessibility projects showcasing your skills. Through our interactive modules, practice activities, and assessments, you will produce a collection of work demonstrating your ability to apply accessibility principles within your work. You will also be able to earn digital credentials which you can integrate into your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn accounts.
Mentorship and Networking: Gain insights from our accessibility experts and usability specialists who will serve as your mentors in the program. You will also have the opportunity to connect with tech industry professionals who are leading the charge for inclusive technology within their companies.
What to Expect
AFB’s Digital Accessibility Bootcamp provides students the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning, build practical experience, and interact with potential employers. Participants are expected to engage fully in all aspects of the program, including foundational coursework, independent and team-oriented projects, and meetings with program mentors and guest speakers.
Benefits:
- Flexibility: Fully remote experience to participate from anywhere.
- Incentives: $800 Midpoint Milestone award and $1,200 Scholarship award upon successful completion of the bootcamp.
- Tech Toolkit: A personal welcome kit, including an iPad for hands-on learning with iOS screen readers, access to Udemy for additional PD, and sport your program pride with an exclusive program t-shirt.
Commitments:
- Dedicate approximately 20-25 hours per week (Mon.-Fri.) during the Summer.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a computer for a seamless remote learning experience.
Bootcamp Selection Criteria
AFB’s Digital Accessibility Bootcamp participants are selected through an application and interview process. To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in college full time, or other higher education program
- Be studying computer science, or a related field
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a recommendation from a professor or instructor
Apply Now!
Applications for the Summer 2025 Digital Accessibility Bootcamp will be accepted November 4, 2024, through January 31, 2025.
Apply Now for the Digital Accessibility Bootcamp!
The application will ask for information about you, including your contact information, work eligibility, and education experiences. You will also be asked to provide the following:
- Answers to several open-ended essay questions (about one paragraph each)
- A professional resume (in PDF or Word format only)
- OPTIONAL: Link to a project that you have worked on either through a class or on your own. Examples include presentations, code or design assignments, or a personal or community project. (Work samples must be provided through a link to your work sample on the web or in your own cloud storage; we cannot accept uploads of work samples.)
The application should take around 45-60 minutes to complete, and we strongly recommend completing the application in full in a single session. The application form will not save your progress if you exit or navigate away from the form without submitting the completed application.
Important Dates
- Bootcamp Applications Open: November 4, 2024
- Bootcamp Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Acceptance Notifications: March/April 2025
- Bootcamp Start Date: June 2, 2025
- Bootcamp End Date: August 29, 2025
Contact AFB Talent Lab | Download the Digital Accessibility Bootcamp Flier (PDF)
Interested in Leveling Up?
Upon successful completion of the Digital Accessibility Bootcamp, you will be eligible to apply for the Work Study internship program. Learn more about our Digital Accessibility Work Study and how to apply here. (Limited seats available.)
