KIND stands for Komputing for INclusion and Disability. In the KIND lab, we collaborate on projects that aim to make accessibility mainstream in the software industry as well as in computing education. Although some level of accessibility is required by law, it is a bare minimum that often does not meet the needs of people with disabilities. We want to increase awareness of how important accessibility is, and help spread information on how to more successfully implement it. Additionally, we design software for people with disabilities to support their learning and access to information. An example of our work is an accessible video editor that does not rely on vision.
Regarding the culture of the lab, we work remotely and meet in person when we can. We share virtual space and physical space to accommodate various work preferenes. We do our best to meet deadlines, but we prioritize your well being and mental health.