National Coding Symposium

This symposium collaborates with educational partners nationwide to showcase engaging coding activities that inspire and empower. Designed to ignite the passion for coding among students from elementary to college levels, our symposium cultivates future leaders in programming and software development.

For educators, we provide invaluable ideas, resources, and support to effortlessly integrate coding concepts into their teaching curriculum. Accessible coding activities can be replicated before, after, or during our symposium by accessing our resources page. Get ready to embark on a journey where coding becomes not just a skill, but a gateway to boundless opportunities.

Students in grades K-College will benefit from attending the Symposium. Different programming codes and products will be discussed as well as career opportunities in programming and related careers.

Teachers of students with visual impairments and assistive technology specialists who would like to integrate coding into their lesson plans and curricula will learn about activities, resources, tips, and pathways to overcoming inaccessible learning platforms and confusing coding lessons.  ACVREP credits will be available for the virtual event in December.

Computer Science and classroom teachers are encouraged to attend to learn about accessible coding activities and teaching methods to incorporate in their lessons. Coding can be for all learners!

Parents will discover information about how to support and encourage a child with an interest in coding.

Coding is fun, challenging, and accessible across platforms and skill levels. Join us for a dynamic blend of inspirational speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, illuminating presentations, and hands-on demonstration sessions. You can read about previous coding symposiums from a non-coding perspective in our blog, Accessible Coding: A Reflection From a Non-Techie. 

Coming Soon!

The APH National Coding Symposium continues its quest for exceptional proposals. 

If you: 

• are a blind programmer,  

• are in the field of computer science and working on accessibility,  

• have something new and cool to engage students who are blind or low vision in coding,  

we are INTERESTED!  

APH welcomes your proposal to present at the virtual Coding Symposium event to be held on December 8, 2026. Please submit your proposal here. If you have any questions, please contact outreach@aph.org. 

The goal of the Coding Symposium is to build connections between students, teachers, and professionals in computer science. To achieve this goal the Day of Code emerged. This concept began at the California School for the Blind and now stretches across the country. A Day of Code is an in-person regional event that gives students and teachers hands-on explorational learning opportunities.

The “Day of Code” as part of the APH National Coding Symposium:

When: 9/1/26 to 12/31/26
Where: In-person locations around the U.S.
Who: Students who are blind or have low vision, and various types of teachers (Gen Ed, ATS, TVIs, Coding clubs etc.)

The focus of each Day of Code may have a unique aspect. Whether it’s exploring the intricacies of Monarch, delving into the capabilities of Quorum, navigating with Screen readers, or building a strong foundation in coding, each Day of Code will be fun and educational.

California School for the Blind

Fox Family Foundation

APH

PPG

• Hive Professional Learning Community – Professional Communities provides a portal to curated webinars, external courses, and provision of other professional resources with the purpose of meeting the needs of people who offer assistance to individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• Gen-Cyber
• Python
• Quorum
• Careers Paths in Coding
• Bridges
• Join the discussion board

Contact APH Outreach at outreach@aph.org for more information.