Embedding Accessibility in a Computer Science Education Network: Lessons from a Collective Impact Approach
Accessibility in computer science (CS) education demands collective action, yet little research examines how collective impact partnerships can effectively embed accessibility practices. Drawing on a four-year partnership of the Alliance for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Computing Education (AiiCE), a network focused on equitable CS education, we discuss how accessibility knowledge and practices were integrated and sustained. Rooted in partnership documents (N=20) and reflexive interviews (N=5), we identify key driving factors: Expertise-sharing through transparent, multi-level learning, trust-building through a culture of growth, and cultivating mindsets. Our findings provide insights for designing sustainable, accessibility-focused partnerships that align with equity initiatives in computing education.
