Accessibility at Code.org

We are dedicated to eliminating barriers that prevent the inclusion and full participation of students and educators with disabilities, ensuring that EVERY student has access to computer science.

Our Efforts for 2024

Our product and engineering teams will complete comprehensive accessibility training by June 2024.

Internal accessibility training

Internal accessibility training

WCAG Improvement

WCAG Improvement

Tools that support accessible design

Tools that support accessible design

Accessible curriculum

Accessible curriculum

Explore Code.org’s accessibility resources

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 page

Help 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 improve

Code.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.