About A11yhood.org
A11yhood.org is a central hub for information about open-source assistive technologies. It serves as a tool for disabled makers, developers, and contributors and their allies and communities to find, use, and contribute to a variety of open-source accessibility projects.
Mission
Our mission is to build capacity, increase the adoption of assistive technologies by users, and provide technical assistance for people with disabilities their communities.
Goals
Our goals are to:
- Centralize community resources for open-source assistive technologies in a searchable, accessible format.
- Cultivate accessible, community-driven development of open-source technologies.
- Increase the ability for people with disabilities to access technology.
- Establish a community of learning and support for open-source accessibility solutions.
Features
a11yhood will provide features such as:
- Centralized repository of software, tutorials, commentary, and reviews.
- Accessible development support for disabled contributors.
- Community-driven skill sharing and discussion.
- Open source and accessible code base and documentation
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Partnerships
A11yhood.org is an an initiative of the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE). We are proud to partner with the Center for Accessibility and Open Source.
Funding
The contents of this website were developed with a gift from the Tides Foundation and under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90REGE0026-01-00) funding the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this website do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.