SIGACCESS is a dynamic and exciting organisation for researchers, professionals, academics, and students working with or interested in computers and accessibility. To facilitate the sharing of information among the diverse group of people that make up group, the SIG provides a number of resources that can be used by the community.
The Thesis Repository maintains information about Ph.D. and Master’s theses related to assistive technologies, computer access, and the application of computing and information technology in solving relevant disability problems.
General Writing Guidelines reflects current thinking on language for writing in the academic accessibility community. Certain words or phrases can (intentionally or unintentionally) reflect bias or negative, disparaging, or patronizing attitudes toward people with disabilities and in fact any identifiable group of people. Choosing language that is neutral, accurate, and represents the preference of the groups to which it refers can convey respect and integrity.
Accessible PDF Author Guide provides help for authors of ACM conference and journal submissions in creating a PDF that is accessible. There is also guidance on writing descriptions for figures, a captioned video describing how to add accessibility to a PDF, and instructions for building accessibility into a Microsoft Word document.
Accessible Presentation Guide provides guidance for presenters at conferences to make their presentations accessible. There is also a captioned video describing how to make an accessible presentation, as well as a paper on Making Your Conference Talk Accessible.
Planning an Accessible Conference contains information for organizers of academic conferences who wish to make their events as accessible as possible, so that people with disabilities can participate fully.
Creating a Conference Accessibility FAQ Page contains a form-based tool for conferences to generate their own Accessibility FAQ page.
Conflict of Interest details under what circumstances participation in a discussion or decision on the relevant issue is deemed inappropriate.
