摘要：
This workshop addresses the critical need for empathy development in computer science education, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs, effective communication, collaboration, and inclusive design [9]. As 41 states across the United States have adopted accessibility policies, affecting 82% of the nation, the pursuit of inclusivity goes beyond mere compliance with regulations. However, despite the significant presence of disabilities, computer science students often remain minimally exposed to the challenges of developing technology through the lens of individuals with disabilities [5]. This deficiency highlights the critical importance of embedding empathy and user-centered perspectives into their educational framework. To address this deficiency, the workshop provides participants with hands-on experience through in-person accessibility interventions, showcasing the impact of Human-Empathy Accessibility Learning (HEAL) on undergraduate computing students. Supported by foundational research, these in-person interventions are shown to enhance empathy, understanding of technological barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, and foster a wide range of skills including technical proficiency, soft skills, and empathy-related abilities crucial for career progression [2]. The workshop is structured as an immersive exploration of three distinct accessibility interventions, coupled with discussions on the application of validated scales for evaluating the interventions' impacts. A fundamental goal is for attendees to be capable of conducting these interventions in their classrooms, thus extending empathy among computing students in collegiate settings and equipping future computing professionals with the empathy, understanding, and inclusivity needed to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace [2, 5, 9].
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