Director, DO-IT, AccessSTEM, AccessDL
Co-Director, AccessIT, AccessComputing
Director, Accessible Technology,
UW Technology Services
Box 354842, University of Washington
Seattle WA, 98195-4842
206-543-0622
206-221-4171 (FAX)
sherylb@uw.edu
http://staff.washington.edu/sherylb/
Ph.D., Policy, Governance and Administration of Higher Education, 1992, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Dissertation: Computing Services for Disabled Students in Institutions of Higher Education)
Masters' Degree, Mathematics, 1975, University of Washington
Bachelors' Degree, Mathematics, 1970, University of Washington, Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
Director, Accessible Technolgy, UW Technology Services (until 2008, Computing & Communications), University of Washington. Since 1984, have directed UW's Accessible Technology, including the Access Technology Lab, to ensure access to campus information technology for faculty, student, and staff with disabilities.
Director DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), UW Technology Services (until 2008, Computing & Communications), University of Washington, 1992-present.
Since 1992, have directed DO-IT, a project which employs computers, assistive technology, and the Internet to maximize the independence, productivity, and participation of individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education and careers. Delivered plenary and keynote addresses at regional, national, and international conferences. Secured more than $35,000,000 in funds external to the UW. Received funding from the National Science Foundation ($21,000,000), Dwight D. Eisenhower Foundation ($60,000), Microsoft ($45,000), Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation ($60,000), NEC Foundation of America ($75,000), Samuel S. Johnson Foundation ($15,000), Seattle Foundation ($18,000), Telecommunications Funding Partnership ($61,000), US Department of Education ($9,000,000), U.S. Department of Labor ($75,000), Boeing Company ($200,000 +), and other organizations and individuals ($100,000+). Secured ($560,000) annual state funding for DO-IT, 1998-present. DO-IT has won multiple awards, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring; the National Information Infrastructure Award in Education; Golden Apple Award; Promising Practice Award from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth; and DO-IT showcase at Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Co-Direct the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT). Direct the Northwest Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (AccessSTEM), co-direct the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing). Host national collaborative institutes, write articles for professional publications (see Publications sections).
Assistant Director - Information Systems Computing & Communications, 1991-2003. Assisted K-12 schools to connect with and productively use the Internet; provided computing services for students, faculty and staff with disabilities; directed the UW Computer Fair and consulted on other events; delivered presentations at local, regional, and national conferences; wrote grant proposals; and directed funded projects, including those listed above. Served on grant review panels for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, National Science Foundation, and US Department of Education.
Manager, Desktop Computing Services, Computing & Communications, University of Washington, 1988-91. Responsibilities of previous position expanded to include support for Unix workstations and networking, negotiation and administration of campus-wide software licenses for all computer platforms, management of all UW Technology desktop computing consultants, general access computer labs, and direction of the Micro/Workstation Acquisition Program. Supervised 70 computer consultants, support staff and student helpers.
Manager, Micro Support Group, Academic Computing Services, University of Washington, 1984-88. Created the Micro Support Group which provided technical assistance to current and potential microcomputer users. Developed the Micro Showroom and the HUB Micro Lab facilities; through collaborative efforts with computer companies, obtained vendor contributions of hardware, software, and support materials valued at more than $800,000. Provided public domain software, an electronic bulletin board, computer classes and publications to campus. Directed annual UW Computer Fair. Supervised computer consultants and support staff. Delivered presentations on campus and at regional and national conferences. Regular guest on KING's "Northwest Computing" weekly radio show.
Chairman, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Saint Martin's College Lacey, WA, 1980-84. Supervised faculty members, set teaching schedules, revised curriculum, conducted departmental meetings and prepared faculty/department evaluations. Lead faculty member in the development of academic majors in computer science and computers in education.
Director, Summer Session, 1980-84, Saint Martin's College. Developed courses; recruited, supervised and evaluated instructors; promoted the program; and managed the budget. Within five years of leadership, the enrollment in summer session increased 600 percent and the financial status improved from a net loss to a net profit of more than $300,000 per year.
Director, Computer In-service, Saint Martin's College, 1982-84. Developed and implemented the most extensive computer in-service program for teachers in the state of Washington. Coordinated courses, recruited and supervised more than 50 adjunct faculty, publicized program and selected computer hardware and software to support program activities.
Associate Director, Microcomputer Resource Center, Saint Martin's College, 1981-84. Wrote a grant proposal, received funding from the Murdock Foundation and developed the most comprehensive microcomputer resource center for teachers in the United States (Electronic Learning, January, 1984). It included a hardware collection of 35 computers representing 18 different models and a software depository of over 6,000 educational programs. Cooperative efforts with computer hardware and software corporations resulted in substantial contributions.
Project Director, Computers and People with Disabilities, Saint Martin's College, 1982-84. Developed cooperative agreements with corporations to provide a collection of software and hardware for access to computers for individuals with visual, hearing, and motor impairments. Coordinated training for therapists, parents, and special education teachers; instructed disabled students.
Education Center Administrator, Department of Defense (DOD) PREP School, Osan Air Base, South Korea, 1975-76. Counseled, taught, managed operations and budget; acted as liaison between DOD and the Army and Air Force; developed curriculum; and supervised employees. Developed promotional materials for teachers. Undergraduate courses in algebra, finite mathematics, calculus, probability, statistics, abstract algebra, mathematics for teachers, methods of teaching mathematics, BASIC programming, literacy.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1974-75 Algebra; 1984-present Computer/Internet applications in K-12 schools; Teaching with computers; computer access for people with disabilities, distance learning design; conduct capacity-building institutes and deliver professional development to postsecondary faculty and other stakeholders nationwide.
Saint Martin's College, Lacey, WA. 1978-84. Algebra, statistics, trigonometry, calculus, advanced mathematics, mathematics for teachers, computer science.
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, 1981. Mathematics enrichment activities, computers in education.
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1978-79. Algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, calculus.
Fort Steilacoom Community College, Tacoma, WA, 1977-79. Algebra, business mathematics, statistics, trigonometry, calculus.
University of Maryland, Los Angeles City College, South Korea, 1976. Algebra, probability, statistics.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1983-present. Internet instruction, self-determination, and college and career preparation for high school students.
Bethel Junior High School, Tacoma, WA, 1977-78. Seventh and eighth grade mathematics; girls' varsity basketball coach.
Department of Defense Prep School, Osan Air Base, South Korea, 1975-76. In an open learning center, taught a variety of subjects to adults seeking high school diplomas or preparing for college.
Showalter Junior High School, Seattle, WA, 1971-74. Mathematics; supervised cheerleaders, Pep Club, coordinated parent programs, assemblies, and events.
Burgstahler, S., Anderson, A., & Litzkow, M. (submitted). Accessible technology for online and face-to-face teaching and learning. In T. Cox & K. King (Eds.), Teaching with digital media: Best practices and innovations in higher education. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
Burgstahler, S., & Thompson, T. (in press). Fully including students, teachers, and administrators with disabilities in telementoring. In D. A. Scigliano (Ed.), Telementoring in the K-12 classroom: Online communication technologies for learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Burgstahler, S., & Chang, C. (2009). Promising interventions for promoting STEM fields to students who have disabilities. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 5(2), 29-47.
Burgstahler, S. & Cory, R. (2008). Moving in from the margins: From accommodation to universal design. In S. Gabel & S. Danforth (Eds.), Handbook of disability studies and education (pp. 561-581). New York: Peter Lang.
Burgstahler, S., & Moore, E. (2009). Making student services welcoming and accessible through accommodations and universal design. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 21(3), 151-174.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design in higher education. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 3-20). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of instruction: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 23-44). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of student services: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 167-176). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of physical spaces: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 187-198). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of technological environments: From principles to practice. In Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice (pp. 213-224). Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S., Slatin, J., Anderson, A., & Lewis, K. (2008). Accessible IT: Lessons learned from three universities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 12(1).
Isakson, C., & Burgstahler, S. (2008). College preparation and participation: Reports from individuals who have speech and mobility disabilities. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 4(3), 18-32.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Accessibility training for distance learning personnel. Access Technologists Higher Education Network (ATHEN) E-Journal, 2.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Lessons learned in The Faculty Room. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 18(3), 103-128.
Burgstahler, S., & Chang, C. (2007). Gender differences in perceived value of components of a program to promote academic and career success for students with disabilities. Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 12(1).
Cory, R. C., & Burgstahler, S. (2007). Creating virtual community: Mentoring kids with disabilities on the Internet. Journal of School Public Relations, 28(3), 283-296.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., Moore, E. (2007). Accessibility of higher education websites in the Northwestern U.S.: Current status and response to third party outreach. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Technology-based Learning With Disability (pp. 127-136). Dayton, Ohio, Wright State University.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., Moore, E., Gunderson, J., & Hoyt, N. (2007). International research on web accessibility for persons with disabilities. In Managing Worldwide Operations and Communications with Information Technology. Hershey, PA: Information Resources Management Association.
Burgstahler, S. (2006). The development of accessibility indicators for distance learning programs. Research in Learning Technology, 14(1), 79-102.
Burgstahler, S., & Doe, T. (2006). Improving postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities: Designing professional development for faculty. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 135-147.
DeGrift, T., Poginy, A., Ladner, R., & Burgstahler, S. (2006). The game of life workshop - Reaching out to high school students with disabilities. 2006 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition. Chicago. Best Paper Award.
Isaakson, C., & Burgstahler, S. (2006). AAC, employment, and independent living: A success story. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3(1), 67-78.
Leake, D., Burgstahler, S., Rickerson, N., Applequist, K., Izzo, M., Arai, M., & Picklesimer, T. (2006). Literature synthesis of key issues in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities to succeed in postsecondary education. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 149-165.
Vogel, S., Leyser, Y., Burgstahler, S., Sliger, S., & Zecker, S. (2006). Faculty knowledge and practices regarding students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 18(2), 109-123.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Accommodating students with disabilities: Professional development needs of faculty. In To Improve the Academy: Resources for faculty, instructional, and organizational development (pp. 179-195). Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Company.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Distance learning courses: Creating opportunities, creating barriers. Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Volume I.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Faculty development and students with disabilities: Accomodations and universal design. In M. Ouellett (Ed.), Teaching inclusively: Resources for course, department, and institutional change in higher education (pp. 393-404). Stillwater, OK: New Forums Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Preparing faculty to make their courses accessible to all students. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 16(2), 69-86.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). The role of technology in preparing for college and careers. In E. E. Getzel & P. Wehman (Eds.), Going to College: Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities (pp. 179-198). Baltimore, MD: Brookes.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Web accessibility: Guidelines for busy administrators. In P. Coate (Ed.), Handbook of business strategy (pp. 313-318). Cambridge, MA: Emerald Publishing Limited.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Web-based distance learning and the second digital divide. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Science and Information Technology (pp. 3079-84). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.
Burgstahler, S., & Bellman, S. (2005). Perceived benefits of work-based learning: Differences between high school and postsecondary students with disabilities. The Asia-Pacific Journal of Inclusive Education, 2(1), 1-20.
Burgstahler, S., Corrigan, B., & McCarter, J. (2005). Steps toward making distance learning accessible to students and instructors with disabilities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 11(1).
Burgstahler, S., & Doyle, A. (2005). Gender differences in computer-mediated communication among adolescents with disabilities: A case study. Disability Studies Quarterly, 25(2).
Ladner, R. E., Ivory, M. Y., Rao, R., Burgstahler, S., Comden, D., Hahn, S., Renzelmann, M., Krisnandi, S., Ramasamy, M., Slabosky, B., Martin, A., Lacenski, A., Olsen, S., & Groce, D. (2005, October). Automating tactile graphics translation. Assets. [Article in PDF format]
Burgstahler, S. (2004). Celebrate EASI? That's easy! Information Technology and Disabilities, 10(1).
Burgstahler, S., Corrigan, B., McCarter, J. (2004). Making distance learning courses accessible to students and instructors with disabilities: A case study. The Internet and Higher Education, 7, 233-246.
Burgstahler, S., & Doe, T. (2004). Disability-related simulations: If, when, and how to use them. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 1(2), 4-17.
Burgstahler, S., Jirikowic, T., Kolko, B., & Eliot, M. (2004). Software accessibility, usability testing and individuals with disabilities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 10(2).
Kim-Rupnow, W. S., & Burgstahler, S. (2004). Perceptions of students with disabilities regarding the value of technology-based support activities on postsecondary education and employment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 19(2), 43-56.
Burgstahler, S. (2003). The role of technology in preparing youth with disabilities for postsecondary education and employment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 18(4). Earlier version peer reviewed through the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports.
Burgstahler, S. (2003). Web-based distance learning and the second digital divide. In M. Hricko (Ed.), Design and implementation of Web-enabled teaching tools. Hershey, PA: IRM Press.
Jirikowic, T., Rickerson, N., & Burgstahler, S. (2003). Life after high school: Preparing students with disabilities for successful transitions. OT Practice, 8(19), 20-24.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. (2003). Research on web accessibility in higher education. Information Technology and Disabilities, 9(2).
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Accommodating students with disabilities: Professional development needs of faculty. To Improve the Academy: Resources for Faculty, Instructional, and Organizational Development, 21, 181-183. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED471252)
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Distance learning: The library's role in ensuring access to everyone. Library Hi Tech, 20(4), 420-432. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ666562)
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Universal design of distance learning. Information Technology and Disabilities, VIII(1).
Burgstahler, S., & Jirikowic, T. (2002). Supporting students with disabilities: What every teaching assistant should know. Journal of Graduate Teaching Assistant Development, 9(1), 23-30.
Burgstahler, S. (2001). A collaborative model promotes career success for students with disabilities: How DO-IT does it. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 16(3-4), 209-216.
Burgstahler, S., & Cronheim, D. (2001). Supporting peer-peer and mentor-protege relationships on the internet. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 34(1), 59-74. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ645729)
Burgstahler, S., Crawford, L., & Acosta, J. (2001). Transition from two-year to four-year institutions for students with disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly, 21(1), 25-38.
Burgstahler, S. (2000). Access to Internet-based instruction for people with disabilities. In L. A. Petrides (Ed.), Case studies on information technology in higher education (pp. 76-88). Hershey, PA: IRM Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2000). Web-based instruction and people with disabilities. In R. Cole (Ed.), Web-based pedagogy: A critical primer (pp. 389-395). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Burgstahler, S. (1999). Web access for students with disabilities. Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities.
Burgstahler, S., & Cronheim, D. (1999). Opening doors through mentoring: One program's experiences using the Internet. Information Technology and Disabilities, 6(1-2).
Burgstahler, S. (1997). DO-IT Scholars: Easing the transition from high school to college. Information Technology and Disabilities, 1(2).
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Peer support: What role can the Internet play? Information Technology and Disabilities, 4(4).
Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. (1997). World wide access: Focus on libraries. Information Technology and Disabilities, 4(1-2).
Burgstahler, S. (1996). Teaching lab courses to students with disabilities. Information Technology and Disabilities, 3(2).
Burgstahler, S., & Olswang, S. (1996). Computing and networking services for students with disabilities: How do community colleges measure up? Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 20(4), 363-376. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ528125)
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Cooperative education and students with disabilities. Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 15(2), 81-87. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ506092)
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Disability-related activities at a computer fair. Information Technology and Disabilities, 2(1).
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Distance learning and the information highway. The Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 19(4), 271-276.
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Faculty facilitate research for students with disabilities. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 8-11.
Burgstahler, S., & Orvis, M. (1995). Transition to college: Preliminary findings of four case studies. In E. Makas, H. Beth, & T. Doe (Eds.), Accessing the issues: Current research in disability studies (pp. 297-301). Lewiston, ME: Society for Disability Studies.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics. Information Technology and Disabilities, 1(4).
Burgstahler, S., & Cory, R. (Eds.). (2008). Universal design in higher education: From principles to practice. Boston: Harvard Education Press.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). (Guest Editor). Promising practices special issue. Information Technology and Disabilities, 11(1)
Burgstahler, S., & Lamb, P. (Guest Editors) (2003). Journal of Special Education Technology, 18(4).
Burgstahler, S. (submitted for publication). Creating opportunities and barriers in distance learning (chapter in edited, peer-reviewed book).
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007). Equal access: Universal design of physical spaces. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001). Equal access: Universal design of student services. Seattle: University of Washington. (specific student services publications can be found at The Center for Universal Design in Education.)
Burgstahler, S., Jirikowic, T., & Lopez, S. (2007). Creating a transition program for teens: How DO-IT does it and how you can do it too. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., (2006). Creating an e-mentoring community: How DO-IT does it and how you can do it too. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., & Utterback, L. (1999). New kids on the net: Internet activities for elementary language arts. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S., & Burgstahler, T. (Illustrator) (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for young learners. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S., & Murakami, C. (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for secondary mathematics. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S., & Sahl, K. (1998). New kids on the net: Internet activities for secondary science. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). New kids on the net: A tutorial for teachers, parents and students. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). New kids on the net: Network sampler. MA: Allyn and Bacon, Simon and Schuster.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Students with disabilities and the online classroom. In Z. L. Berge and M. P. Collins (Eds.), Wired together: The online classroom in k-12, Volume I: Perspectives and instructional design. Cresskill, NJ: M. Hampton Press.
Burgstahler, S. (1996). Equal access to computer networks for students and scholars with disabilities. In T. M. Harrison and T. D. Stephen (Eds.), Computer Networking and Scholarly Communication in the Twenty-First-Century University (pp. 233-241). Albany: State University of New York Press.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Computer technologies for students with disabilities in post-secondary institutions: Results of an exploratory study. In E. Makas and L. Schlesinger (Eds.), Insights and Outlooks: Current Trends in Disability Studies (pp. 239-245). Lewiston, ME: Society for Disability Studies.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computers and teaching chemistry. In F. Kucera, Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities (pp. 14 - 17). Washington, DC: American Chemical Society.
Burgstahler, S. (in press). Universal design of instruction: An approach for making your course accessible to all students. Academe.
Burgstahler, S., Ladner, R., & Comden, D. (in press). Broadening participation of people with disabilities in computing fields. Frontiers in Education 2007 Conference.
Thompson, T., Burgstahler, S., & Moore, E. J. (in press). Web accessibility: A longitudinal study of college and university home pages in Northwestern U.S. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
Burgstahler, S. (2009). Universal design of distance and online learning. In P. L. Rogers, G. A. Berg, J. V. Boettecher, C. Howard, L. Justice, & K. D. Schenk (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Distance Learning (2nd ed., pp. 2195-2201). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Burgstahler, S., Anderson, A., Slatin, J., & Lewis, K. (2009). Universally designed IT: Experiences of one university. Design for All, 3(12), 143-167.
Burgstahler, S. (2008). Universal design of instruction: What might it look like in my classroom? Design for All, 3(2), 35-47.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000). Access to the future: Preparing college students with disabilities for careers. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED461970)
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001). Creating video and multimedia products that are accessible to people with sensory impairments. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001). Designing software that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001). Equal access: Universal design of distance learning. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001). Equal access: Universal design of instruction. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001). Real connections: Making distance learning accessible to everyone. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED475789); content used with permission in:
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2006, 2005, 2001). Taking charge: Stories of success and self-determination. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED469161)
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004). Universal design: Process, principles, and applications. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005). Universal design in education: Principles and applications. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001). Universal design of instruction (UDI): Definition, Principles, and Examples. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED468709)
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004). Universal design of webpages in class projects. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2006, 2001). Use of telecommunications products by people with disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2008, 2007, 2004). Web accessibility: Guidelines for administrators Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., Anderson, A., & Lewis, K. (2008). Universally designed IT: Experiences of one university. Design for All, 3(12), 143-170.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Applications of universal design in higher education. In P. B. Richards (Ed.), Global Issues in Higher Education (pp. 1-4). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Burgstahler, S. (Ed.). (2007). Building capacity for a welcoming and accessible postsecondary institution. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Universal design in education: Facilities, information technology, instruction, and student services. Design for All, 2(5), 6-29.
Burgstahler, S. (2007). Who needs an accessible classroom? Academe: Bulletin of the American Association of University Professors, 93(3), 37-39.
Burgstahler, S. (2006). Creating an e-mentoring community. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Information Brief, 5(4).
Burgstahler, S., & Bellman, S. (2006). Providing quality internships. Hire Disability Solutions Quarterly, 1(1), 5-6.
Burgstahler, S., & Ladner, R. (2006). AccessComputing: An alliance to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in computing careers. ACM SIGACCESS Newsletter, 85.
Mason, C., & Burgstahler, S. (2005). Accessible technology-based instruction: First steps for educators. AccessIT and ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers.
Mason C., & Burgstahler, S. (2005). Accessible technology-based instruction: Guidelines for administrators. AccessIT and ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers.
Burgstahler, S. (2005). Breaking down barriers: K-12 and beyond - An educators' guide to accessible technology in schools. AccessIT and ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers.
Burgstahler S. (Ed.). (2005). Students with disabilities and campus services: Building the team presentation and resource materials. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (2004). Breaking down barriers: K-12 and beyond - An parents' guide to accessible technology in schools. AccessIT and ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers. [Article in PDF format]
Burgstahler, S. (2004). Preparing for college... on the Internet. Closing the Gap, 23(1), 1, 18, 19. Current version maintained by DO-IT at Preparing for college: An online tutorial. [Article in PDF format]
Burgstahler, S., Lopez, S., Bellman, S. (2004). Preparing for a career...on the Internet, Closing the Gap, 23(3), 1, 14. Current version maintained by DO-IT at Preparing for a career: An online tutorial.
Burgstahler, S., Lopez, S., & Bellman, S. (2004). Research to practice: DO-IT Prepares students with disabilities for employment. National Association of Colleges and Employers Journal, LXV(1), 27-35.
Kim-Rupnow, W. S., & Burgstahler, S. (2004). Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology: Seattle's DO-IT program. Impact, 16(3), 18-19.
Rowland, C., Burgstahler, S., Smith, J., & Coombs, N. (2004). Issues in accessing distance education technologies for individuals with disabilities. White paper for National Summit on Disability and Distance Education, Washington, DC, May 11-12.
Burgstahler, S. (2003). DO-IT: Helping students with disabilities transition to college and careers. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Research to Practice Brief, 2(3).
Whelley, T. A., Radtke, R., Burgstahler, S., & Christ, T. W. (2003). Mentors, advisors, role models and peer supporters: Career development relationships and individuals with disabilities. American Rehabilitation, 27(1), 42-49.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Bridging the digital divide in postsecondary education: Technology access for youth with disabilities. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Information Brief, 1(2). (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED475504)
Burgstahler, S. (Ed.). (2002). Building the team: Faculty, staff, and students working together - presentation and resource materials. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED481022)
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Conquering the jargon jungle: Technology terms a parent needs to know. Exceptional Parent, 32(7), 62-64.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Interview with Sheryl E. Burgstahler. Information Technology in Postsecondary Education, 5(15), 4-6.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Mentoring on the Internet. Exceptional Parent, 32(8), 73-75.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). The value of DO-IT to kids who did it! Exceptional Parent, 32(11), 79-86.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). What is accessibility? Accessibility Distance Education: A Resource for Faculty in Online Teaching. Adellphi: University of Maryland University College.
Burgstahler, S. (2002). Where can I learn about computer technology that might benefit my child? Exceptional Parent, 32(6), 55-56.
Souma, A., Rickerson, N., & Burgstahler, S. (2002). Academic accommodations for students with psychiatric disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED476555)
Burgstahler, S., Smallman, J., & Wild, N., (2000). From high school to college to work: Students with disabilities in high tech fields. California State University-Northridge Conference on Technology for People with Disabilities. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED467488)
Burgstahler, S. (1999). Internet at camp: How to DO-IT - program development materials. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (1999). Surfing the Internet with the younger set. Learning and Leading with Technology, 26(5), 25-29.
Burgstahler, S. (Ed.). (1999, April). World wide access: Accessible web design. Output, 45-47.
Burgstahler, S., Duclos, R., & Turcotte, M. (1999). Preliminary findings: Faculty, teaching assistant, and student perceptions regarding accommodating students with disabilities in postsecondary environments. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED456718)
Burgstahler, S., & Smallman, J. (Winter, 1999). Try it before you choose it! CareerWatch, 1, 8.
Burgstahler, S. (1998). Making Web pages universally accessible. Computer-Mediated Communications Magazine, 5(1).
Burgstahler, S. (1998). Teacher training on Internet usage. School Executive - Media and Methods, 34 (November/December), 17-18.
Burgstahler, S. (1998). Universal access. Journal of Telecommunications in Higher Education, 2(1), 18-23.
Burgstahler, S. (1998). Working together: People with disabilities and computer technology. Output, 19(3), 37-40.
Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. (1998). Creating a level playing field for the world wide web. Ability, 98(2), 56-59.
Burgstahler, S., & Smallman, J. (1998). Work before graduation: Who? Why? What? Where? How? Closing the Gap, 16(6), 1, 15, 17.
Fraser, B. M., Comden, D., & Burgstahler, S. (1998). Including users with disabilities: Designing library Web sites for accessibility. Choice, 35 Supplement, 35-37.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). College: You can do it! Closing the Gap, 16(1).
Burgstahler, S. (1997). DO-IT! Easing disabled students' transition to college. Paideia Undergraduate Education at the University of Washington, 5(2), 12-13.
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Teaching on the Net: What's the difference? T. H. E. Journal, 24(9), 61-4. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ543199)
Burgstahler, S. (1997). Tips for science teachers having students with disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED409161)
Burgstahler, S., Baker, L. M., & Cronheim, D. (1997). Peer-to-peer relationships on the Internet: Advancing the academic goals of students with disabilities. SIGCUE Outlook: Special Interest Group for Computer Users in Education, 25(3), 12-22.
Burgstahler, S., Comden, D., & Fraser, B. (1997). Universal access: Designing and evaluating Web sites for accessibility. CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, 34 Supplement, 19-22.
Burgstahler, S., Comden, D., & Fraser, B. (Eds.) (1997). Universal access: Electronic resources in libraries - presentation materials. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S., Comden, D., & Fraser, B. (1997). Universal design for universal access: Making the Internet accessible for people with disabilities. ALKI, 13(3), 8-9. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. EJ559756)
Burgstahler, S., & Smallman, J. (Eds.) (1997). Career development and students with disabilities - presentation materials. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (1996). Creating an electronic community on the Internet. In National Educational Computing Conference Proceedings.
Burgstahler, S., & Swift, C. (1996). Enhanced learning through electronic communities: A research review. Seattle, University of Washington. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED410734)
Burgstahler, S. (1995). DO-IT and the Internet. Closing the Gap, 14(4), 31-38.
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Students with disabilities can "DO-IT." Electronic Journal on Virtual Culture, 3(3).
Burgstahler, S. (1995). Technology eases the transition to college for students with disabilities. Learning and Leading with Technology, 23(1), 39-41.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Adaptive technology that provides student access to computers. The EDUTECH Report, 10(4), 4-5.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology = DO-IT! Exceptional Parent, 24(11), 33-36.
Burgstahler, S. (1994, July 27-30). Improving campus attitudes about students with disabilities. Paper presented at annual conference of the Association for Higher Education and Disability, Columbus, OH. (ERIC Document-Reproduction Service No. ED379894)
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics. In Burgstahler, S. (Ed.), Making math, science, and technology instruction accessible to students with disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (1994). Learning about disability from the perspective of a three-year-old. DO-IT News 2(3), 8-9.
Burgstahler, S., & Comden, D. A. (1994). Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT) on the electronic highway. In Proceedings: Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Ninth Annual International Conference (pp. 74-76). Northridge: California State University.
Burgstahler, S., & Stauber, N. L. (1994). Working together: Faculty and students with disabilities. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (1993). Computer fair makes access a high priority. University Week, 3.
Burgstahler, S. (1993). Focus on technology. In N. Haring, Special Education, Sixth Edition (pp. 58 - 61). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Burgstahler, S. (Spring, 1993). K-12 and the Internet. MEDIUM Journal of the Washington Library Media Association, 17(3), 18.
Burgstahler, S., & Scadden, L. (1993). Using technology to open doors to academic and career opportunities in science, engineering, and mathematics to individuals with disabilities. EDUCOM Conference Proceedings. New York: McGraw Hill.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computers help students with visual impairments pursue studies at UW. Windows on Computing.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computing services for disabled students in institutions of higher education. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Washington, 1992) Dissertation Abstracts International, 54 (1), 102-A.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computing services for disabled students in institutions of higher education. Dissertation Table of Contents, Dissertation, and Dissertation Appendices.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Computing services for physically disabled students in postsecondary institutions: Results of a survey in Washington State. Seattle: University of Washington.
Burgstahler, S. (1992). Disabled students gain independence through adaptive technology services. EDUCOM Review, 27(2), 45-46.
Burgstahler, S., & Brandt, C. (1992). Navigating the Internet Training Series. Seattle: University of Washington & NorthWestNet.
Burgstahler, S. (Ed. and Conference Chair) (1991). Proceedings: SIGUCCS User Services Conference XIX Looking for Answers, ACM.
Burgstahler (Blix), S., Means, S. S. (1987). Evening the odds. East Coast Computer User.
Burgstahler (Blix), S. (1986). The disabled and computing. Minneapolis Computer User.
Burgstahler (Blix), S., Means, S. S. (1986). Evening the odds. Puget Sound Computer User.
Burgstahler (Blix), S. (1984). An Apple helps Rodney. Call-A.P.P.L.E.. 7 (9), 40-41.
Persons with disabilities in the professoriate. Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate National Conference, Chicago, IL, 3/20/09
Inclusion of individuals with disabilities: Accommodations and universal design. Workshop of Excellence Empowered by a Diverse Academic Workforce: Chemists, Chemical Engineers, and Materials Scientists with Disabilities, Washington D.C., 2/8/09.
Enhancing STEM education for students with disabilities and broadening participation in the National Science Foundation's Research in Disabilities Education program, Washington D.C., 10/17/08.
What's next in higher education and beyond? AccessEd Conference, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 9/27/08.
Universal design in higher education. AccessEd Conference, University of Wisonsin-Madison, 9/26/08.
Academics, careers, independent living, leadership: What you can do to prepare for success. Teaching All Students, Reaching All Learners, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HI, 3/14/07.
Making science labs accessible to students with disabilities. Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Conference, University of Southern Maine, Wakefield, MA, 11/3/06.
Access to assistive technology and accessible technology in the United States, keynote address at first nationwide assistive technology conference for educational leaders in India, 11/06.
College, careers, independent living, and leadership: What you can do now to prepare for success. Hiroshima University, Japan, 8/26/06; University of Tokyo, Japan, 8/27/06.
Accommodations, Universal Design E-Mentoring, Self-Determination, Research to Practice series of presentations to education leaders from South Korea, Seattle, 7/06.
Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in STEM careers. From research to practice, East Regional Alliance, Portland, ME, 10/4/05.
Making career services accessible to all students. Kansas and Missouri conference for directors of career services, Kansas City, MO, 10/2/05.
AT, IT, UD, ... How can you find your way through the jargon jungle and leave no child behind?, Technology Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Souix Falls, SD, 4/18/04.
The balancing act: Univeral design and accommodations; E-Learning: Universal Design, Universal Access, Universal Design for Learning Conference, LA Board of Regents, Baton Rouge, LA (plus telecast throughout the state), 4/17/04.
Assistive technology, universal design, and the digital divide. SE DBTAC (Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center) Educational Leadership Initiative partner meeting, Atlanta, GA, 10/21/03.
Accommodations vs universal design. Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, 8/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Technology Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Seattle, WA, 4/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Waikiki, HI, 2/03.
Accessible design of distance learning courses. National teleconference, Dallas, TX, 10/02.
Designing distance learning courses that are accessible to everyone. California Association for Higher Education and Disability, San Francisco, CA 10/02.
The role of technology in improving postsecondary academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities. Policy summit hosted by the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Washington, DC, 7/02.
Assistive technology and universal design. National teleconference, University of Vermont, 3/02.
Access to technology: Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? Keynote address at Universal Access statewide conference hosted by Temple University, Harrisburg, PA.
Accommodating students with disabilities and providing access to assistive technology on postsecondary campuses in the United States. Kyoto, Japan, 11/01.
Bridging the digital divide, SIGUCCS (Special interest group for computer services providers in postsecondary institutions), Portland, OR, 10/01.
Keynote address on technology. Illuminating Learning and Technology, Columbus, OH, 10/01.
Providing professional development to faculty regarding the inclusion of students with disabilities. Connecticut Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Hartford, CT, 10/01.
The role of parents in the transition of students with disabilities to postsecondary education. National teleconference sponsored by National Transition Alliance, 8/01.
Keynote address, international Positive Feedback conference on access to technology for people with disabilities, University of Sussex, United Kingdom, 4/98.
How to motivate and train staff. Apple Resellers Conference, Orlando, FL, 8/89.
Managing microcomputer support services. Apple University Consortium, San Jose, CA, 7/87.
Developing a microcomputer resource center: The Saint Martin's story. Computers in Higher Education, Dallas, TX, 10/83.
DO-IT in Japan (with K. Nakamura). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, 3/08.
University of Washington: A case study in accessible technology in education. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, 3/08.
Accessibility of higher education websites in the Northwestern US: Current status and response to third party outreach. International Conference on Technology-based Learning with Disability, Dayton, OH, 7/07.
Applications of universal design in education. International PacRim Conference on Disabilities - Honolulu, HI, 3/07.
College access for students with disabilities: Campus-wide accessibility indicators. International PacRim Conference on Disabilities - Honolulu, HI, 3/07.
Opening doors: Mentoring on the Internet (with S. Bellman). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/07.
Research on accessibility of higher education (with T. Thompson). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/07.
Access to Assistive Technology and Accessible Technology in the United States, keynote address at first nationwide assistive technology conference for educational leaders in India, 11/06.
College, careers, independent living, and leadership: What you can do now to prepare for success. Hiroshima University, Japan, 8/26/06; University of Tokyo, Japan, 8/27/06.
Accommodations, Universal Design E-Mentoring, Self-Determination, Research to Practice series of presentations to education leaders from South Korea, Seattle, 7/06.
Universal design in education: From principles to practice. International PacRim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI, 3/06
Increasing the representation of people with disabilities in STEM careers. From research to practice, East Regional Alliance, Portland, ME, 10/4/05.
Making career services accessible to all students. Kansas and Missouri conference for directors of career services, Kansas City, MO, 10/2/05.
AT, IT, UD, ... How can you find your way through the jargon jungle and leave no child behind?, Technology Innovation in Education (TIE) Conference, Souix Falls, SD, 4/18/04.
The balancing act: Univeral design and accommodations; E-Learning: Universal Design, Universal Access, Universal Design for Learning Conference, LA Board of Regents, Baton Rouge, LA (plus telecast throughout the state), 4/17/04.
Web accessibility: Promising practices at postsecondary institutions (with A. Anderson, J. Slatin). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/04.
Making distance learning accessible. (with L. Harrison and M. Hricko). EASI teleconference, 2/04.
Making distance learning courses accessibility to students with disabilities, with J. McCarter, International conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALN), Orlando, FL, 11/03.
Why and how to create an accessible online learning environment (with T. Thompson). EDUCAUSE, Anaheim, CA, 11/03.
Assistive technology, universal design, and the digital divide. SE DBTAC (Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center) Educational Leadership Initiative partner meeting, 10/21/03, Atlanta, GA
Accommodations vs universal design. Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, 8/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Technology Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Seattle, WA, 4/03.
Beyond Web accessibility: Technology accessibility policies in higher education (co-presented with T. Thompson, R. Stewart, and E. Jones). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/03.
Developing policy for making distance learning programs accessible to everyone. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/03.
Research on Web accessibility in higher education (with T. Thompson and D. Comden). Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/03.
The role of technology in improving career outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Capacity Building Institute, National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Waikiki, HI, 2/03.
Accessible design of distance learning courses. National teleconference, Dallas, TX, 10/02.
Designing distance learning courses that are accessible to everyone. California Association for Higher Education and Disability, San Francisco, CA 10/02.
Making distance learning accessible to students with disabilities. Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Washington, DC, 7/02.
The role of technology in improving postsecondary academic and career outcomes for students with disabilities. Policy summit hosted by the National Center for the Study of Postsecondary Educational Supports and the National Center for Secondary Education and Transition, Washington, DC, 7/02.
Train-the-Trainer Preconference Workshop: Teaching faculty to more fully include students with disabilities. Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Washington, DC, 7/02.
Assistive technology and universal design. National teleconference, University of Vermont, 3/02.
Access to technology: Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we going? Keynote address at Universal Access statewide conference hosted by Temple University, Harrisburg, PA.
Accommodating students with disabilities and providing access to assistive technology on postsecondary campuses in the United States. Kyoto, Japan, 11/01.
The role of faculty in improving postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities (with R. Stodden & S. Vogel). Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education conference, 11/01.
Bridging the digital divide, SIGUCCS (Special interest group for computer services providers in postsecondary institutions), Portland, OR, 10/01.
Keynote address on technology. Illuminating Learning and Technology, Columbus, OH, 10/01.
Providing professional development to faculty regarding the inclusion of students with disabilities. Connecticut Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Hartford, CT, 10/01.
The role of parents in the transition of students with disabilities to postsecondary education. National teleconference sponsored by National Transition Alliance, 8/01.
Roles of technology in preparing youth with disabilities for postsecondary education and employment. Paper presented at National Capacity Building Institute Focused upon Preparing Youth with Disabilities for Successful Participation in Postsecondary Education and Employment, Portland, OR, 7/01.
Training faculty to more fully include students with disabilities. Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Portland, OR, 7/01.
Career preparation through work-based learning: Students with disabilities find success in high tech fields. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/01.
Transition from two- to four-year schools for students with disabilities, Exemplary student support model: DO-IT. (with J. Acosta). Pac Rim Conference on Disability, Honolulu, HI, 3/01.
Accessible distance learning. Association for Higher Education, Tampa, FL, 2/01.
Camp: Beyond summer. Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/00.
Transition from two- to four-year schools for students with disabilities. Association for Higher Education and Disability, 7/00.
Career preparation through work-based learning: Students with disabilities find success in high tech fields. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/00.
Distance learning and persons with disabilities (co-presented with R. Radtke, University of Hawaii). WebNet World Conference on World Wide Web and the Internet, Honolulu, HI, 10/99.
Introducing teachers to the Net: How to DO-IT. National Education Computing Conference (NECC), Atlantic City, NJ, 6/99.
Use of the Internet with young learners (co-presented with T. Burgstahler). Infant and Early Childhood Conference, Bellevue, WA, 5/99.
Introducing teachers to the Net. Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), WA, 3/99.
The roles technology can play in the transition from high school to college to career. International PacRim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI, 2/99.
Keynote address, international Positive Feedback conference on access to technology for people with disabilities, University of Sussex, United Kingdom, 4/98.
Internet at summer camp? An opportunity for children with disabilities. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/98.
Peer-peer and mentor-protégé relationships on the information superhighway. Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, HI, 2/98.
The Internet as program focus. American Camping Association, TX, 2/98.
Internet activities at summer camp. Tel·Ed '97, Austin, TX, 11/97.
Introduction to the Internet (hands-on workshop with Dan Comden). Closing the Gap (CTG), Minneapolis, MN, 10/96, 10/97.
Work-based learning experiences for students with disabilities (with J. Smallman). Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/97.
Introducing teachers to the net: What? Where? When? How? National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) '97. Seattle, WA, 6/97.
Peer-to-peer relationships on the Internet: Advancing the academic goals of students with disabilities. National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) '97, Seattle, WA, 6/97.
Internet at camp? You could DO-IT, too! (with L. Baker). Northwest Council for Computer Education '97 Conference, Portland, OR, 3/97.
Mentoring on the Internet. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/97.
World wide access: Focus on libraries. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/97.
DO-IT: An electronic community of individuals with disabilities. Tel·Ed '96, Tampa, FL, 12/96.
College: You can do it!. Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/96.
Adaptive technology for students with disabilities. National Science Teachers Association, St. Louis, MO, 3/96.
How to create a successful electronic community on the Internet. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/96.
Making science labs accessible to people with disabilities. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, California State University - Northridge, CA, 3/96.
Making electronic resources in libraries accessible to individuals with disabilities. Music Library Association, Seattle, WA, 2/96.
Making computing services accessible to students with disabilities. EDUCOM, Portland, OR, 11/95.
Mentoring via the Internet. Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/95.
Exemplary projects foreshadow the future: Focus on DO-IT. EdNET 95, San Diego, CA, 9/95.
Strategies for working with students with disabilities. Cooperative Education Association, Minneapolis, MN, 4/95.
Network communication and information resources: What's in it for students with disabilities? Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/94.
Providing access to computing services for individuals with disabilities: Why, what, how? EDUCOM, San Antonio, TX, 10/94.
Improving campus attitudes about students with disabilities. Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Columbus, OH, 7/94.
Disabled students in engineering. American Society for Engineering Education, Edmonton, Canada, 5/94.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT) on the electronic highway. Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA, 3/94.
Including students with disabilities in cooperative education programs. Cooperative Education Association, Orlando, FL, 3/94.
Technology for students with disabilities. Department of Energy, Oakland, CA, 12/93.
Adaptive computing technology (with N. Coombs). EDUCOM, Cincinnati, OH, 10/93.
DO-IT! (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology). AAAS Conference, Washington, D. C., 10/93.
Using technology to open doors to academic and career opportunities in science, engineering, and mathematics to individuals with disabilities (with L. Scadden, NSF). EDUCOM, Cincinnati, OH, 10/93.
Computing services for disabled students in institutions of higher education: The results of a national survey. Society for Disability Studies, Seattle, WA, 6/93.
Helping disabled students down the road to independence. Information Technologies on the Frontiers of Learning Conference, University of Montana, 4/93.
K-12 and the Internet. Northwest Council for Computers in Education, Portland, OR, 1/93.
Special education: Going online. Northwest Council for Computers in Education (NCCE) conference, Portland, OR, 1/93.
Adaptive technology: Empowering faculty and students with disabilities. EDUCOM, Baltimore, MD, 10/92.
Joining the electronic community: Empowering individuals with disabilities. Closing the Gap conference, Minneapolis, MN, 10/92.
At your fingertips: Accessing information with your computer. Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Long Beach, CA, 7/92.
Computing services for disabled students. National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, TX, 6/92.
Computing services for disabled students. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington, DC, 10/91.
Computing services for disabled students: Challenges and opportunities. Association on Handicapped Student Service Programs in Postsecondary Education (AHSSPPE) conference, Minneapolis, MN, 7/91.
Computing services for disabled students in postsecondary education. Closing the Gap, Minneapolis, MN, 10/89.
Integrating adaptive technology into existing computing services. EDUCOM, Ann Arbor, MI, 10/89.
How to motivate and train staff. Apple Resellers Conference, Orlando, FL, 8/89.
Managing microcomputer support services. Apple University Consortium, San Jose, CA, 7/87.
How well can you count? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Yakima, WA, 3/85.
The microcomputer and the exceptional child. Bellevue, WA, 1/85.
Developing a microcomputer resource center: The Saint Martin's story. Computers in Higher Education, Dallas, TX, 10/83.
Discovering number patterns. NCTM, Seattle, WA, 10/83.
The microcomputer: A tool to enlarge the world of the physically handicapped. Northwest Council of Computers in Education (NCCE) conference, Seattle, WA, 3/83, 8/84.
Greenberg Award for Innovation, presented in 2007 by Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) for innovative efforts in securing employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
2006 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition Best Paper Award (presented to DeGrift, T., Poginy, A., Ladner, R., & Burgstahler, S., for The game of life workshop - Reaching out to high school students with disabilities.
Catalyst Award, Trace Research and Development Center, 2006.
Promising Practice Award, National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth.
Collaborator, Technology Network, National Center on Postsecondary Educational Supports and National Center on Secondary Education and Transition, University of Hawaii, 2000-2004.Regional Sponsor (DO-IT) and AT Playground Coordinator, National Educational Computing Conference, 2003-
Outstanding Program Award, Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), 2001.
Chair, Technology SIG, Association for Higher Education and Disability, 2000-
Vice-Chair, Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI), EDUCOM/AAHE, 1992-2000.
Golden Apple Award in Education, DO-IT, 1999.
Nominee, Jefferson Award for community service, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 1998.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, DO-IT, 1997.DO-IT project showcased at Presidents' Summit for America's Future, 1997.
National Information Infrastruture Award in Education, DO-IT, 1995.
Washington Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED) Service Award, DO-IT, 1995.
King County Voc/Special Education Coop Community Partnership Award, DO-IT, 1995.
Award for videotape on disability awareness for faculty, AHEAD, 1995.
SIGUCCS, ACM (Chair of international SIGUCCS user services conference, Seattle, WA), 1991.
KING radio regular guest on weekly Northwest Computing show, Seattle, WA, 1986-1988.
Society of Fellows, Saint Martin 's College, 1982-1984.
Washington State Administrator's Credential, 1978-.
Special Certificate of Achievement, Department of Defense PREP Schools, 1976.
Washington State Teaching Certificate, K-12, 1970-.
Summa Cum Laude, University of Washington, 1970.
President's Medal Candidate (highest ranking transfer student in graduating class), University of Washington, 1970.
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Washington, 1970.