Blockly

This joint project aims to increase accessibility of Blockly, a block-based programming tool, for users with disabilities. By providing training resources and documentation on WCAG regulations, the project aims to help developers create more inclusive Blockly products.

This project aims to make block-based programming more accessible for students who are blind or visually impaired. By developing features like keyboard navigation and audio cues, the project seeks to improve code navigation and understanding in the Blockly programming tool.

This project aims to train K-5 teachers on using the POUR principles to make Blockly more accessible for students. Teachers will receive professional development, iPads, and robots to implement and evaluate accessibility features in their classrooms.

This project aims to improve accessibility in App Inventor, a block-based coding platform. It will contribute to the Blockly community by improving the core, creating plugins, and providing feedback.

The Scratch Foundation will enhance the accessibility of the Scratch platform by adding keyboard navigation throughout the Scratch editor and community site, improving screen reader compatibility, and prototyping experimental speech control for coding.

The Collaborative Blockly project aims to help autistic students learn to program collaboratively by providing scaffolded support and tools for managing social interactions and cognitive load. This will enable them to work effectively in group settings and develop essential collaboration skills.

The Neil Squire Society is working to improve the accessibility of Blockly for students with disabilities. They are enhancing screen reader support, integrating ARIA attributes, and addressing challenges for users with limited dexterity. This will enable more students to engage with coding education and develop STEM skills.

This project aims to develop online training modules to help educators understand and utilize Blockly's accessibility features. This will empower educators to provide more inclusive and accessible computer science education for students with disabilities.

FIRST Robotics is developing a new robot controller with Blockly-based programming. This will make robot programming more accessible and intuitive, especially for students with no coding experience. It could benefit over 250,000 students by 2027.

This project aims to develop eye gaze interfaces for block coding platforms to allow students with severe physical disabilities to learn and explore coding using eye control. This research will also provide a testing ground for MakeCode's expanding set of accessibility features from the perspective of eye gaze users.

Deaf Kids Code is creating an American Sign Language (ASL) video glossary for key Blockly terms. This resource will be shared with deaf educators and students to improve accessibility in computer science education.

Sistema THEAD is developing a new web application based on Blockly to make it accessible for students with disabilities. This app will be customizable, integrate with Scratch Tactile physical blocks, and offer features for students with various needs. It aims to promote inclusion and provide an accessible learning environment for all students.

Zero Day Camp is creating free online courses for educators and students with physical disabilities to learn how to code using Blockly with assistive technology. They plan to develop courses, a forum, and consultations to bridge the gap in CS education for these students.

Code.org is creating an accessible version of their block-based Music Lab environment to bridge the gap for the 15% of K-12 students with accessibility needs. This project aims to improve access to computer science education for these students and pave the way for future accessible learning labs.