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RIT Senior  ·  Computing & Information Technologies

Charles
Coleman Jr.

Accessibility advocate, instructional technologist, and future HCI researcher. I bridge inclusive design and emerging technology — with a calm, intentional approach and a deep commitment to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

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Rochester, NY  ·  GCCIS commencement speaker '26
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RIT '26
Core Domains

Areas of Specialization

  • Development of accessible web applications adhering to WCAG and SOLID principles.
  • Designing scalable databases and schemas using MySQL, Node.js, and modern backends.
  • Agile team coordination and version control workflows using Git and GitHub.
  • Implementing WCAG-aligned accessibility standards across online learning systems.
  • Developing document and video accessibility remediation processes for faculty and staff.
  • Designing user-centered experiences with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
  • Producing, directing, and editing high-quality video content using Camtasia and Panopto.
  • Developing reusable media templates, effects, and branding assets for scalable production.
  • Delivering training and consultation for hybrid and online course design.
  • Conducting usability testing and pilots for custom classroom systems and user interfaces.
  • Researching AI-driven accessibility solutions and multimodal setups for D/HH communities.
  • Advocating for student and D/HH representation in academic and institutional governance.
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Career History

Professional Experience

My professional career integrates inclusive technology, technical communication, and accessible systems.

Online Program Support Specialist

May 2022 – Present
NTID Office of Online Learning  ·  Rochester, NY
  • Contributed extensively to NTID's Inclusive Course Design Certificate Program, developing modules on document accessibility and integrating WCAG-aligned techniques.
  • Researched, tested, and implemented multimodal captioning solutions including WebCaptioner, Otter.ai, projected captions, and hybrid captioning setups.
  • Delivered accessibility training to faculty supporting inclusive online, blended, and flipped classroom environments.
  • Directed and produced video content for RIT/NTID courses, including the NSF I-Corps Deaf Innovators program and the Dodge Grant Personal Finance series.
  • Developed reusable Camtasia templates, special-effects formats, and standardized instructional assets used across multiple departments.
  • Conducted proof-of-concept research for HyFlex system deployment, wireless presentation pilots, and new control panel UI evaluation.
WCAGUniversal DesignCanvas LMSInstructional DesignCamtasiaPanoptoHyFlex Systems

Technical Support Specialist

Jan 2019 – Dec 2021
NTID Learning Consortium  ·  Rochester, NY
  • Maintained and troubleshot IT systems, video labs, and hybrid classrooms.
  • Integrated a live-captioning workflow into Zoom prior to Zoom's official transcription release — providing early accessibility for D/HH students and faculty.
  • Provided daily on-demand support during the COVID-19 fully-online transition.
  • Assisted with pilot programs and testing of emerging classroom technologies.
IT SupportZoom APILive CaptioningIT InfrastructureClassroom Tech

Assistant English Student Tutor

Sep 2019 – Sep 2020
NTID Department of Liberal Studies  ·  Rochester, NY
  • Supported Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students with reading, writing, and literacy skill-building.
  • Helped students build confidence and reduce fear of failure through guided learning strategies.
  • Provided academic assistance inside classroom environments and remotely.
Academic SupportASLStudent TutoringInclusive Learning

Student Lab Assistant

Aug 2018 – Dec 2019
NTID Learning Center  ·  Rochester, NY
  • Maintained lab environments, supported tutors, and provided frontline student assistance.
  • Troubleshot hardware/software issues and enforced student computer policies.
Lab OperationsCustomer SupportIT Troubleshooting
Formación y Estudios

Education & Studies

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M.S. Human-Computer Interaction

Starting Sep 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology  ·  Rochester, NY

Focusing on AI-driven accessibility solutions, multimodal interface design, and inclusive interfaces for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

HCIAI AccessibilityUX ResearchMultimodal Design
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B.S. Computing & Information Technologies

Expected May 2026
Rochester Institute of Technology  ·  Rochester, NY

Enterprise Administration · Database Applications · Project Management. Dean's List honors earned every semester.

Enterprise AdminDatabase ApplicationsProject ManagementDean's List
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A.A.S. Applied Computing Technology

2019 – 2023
National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT  ·  Rochester, NY

Completed foundation in practical computing, networking, database systems, and lab operations.

Applied ComputingDatabase FoundationsNetworking
Credentials & Milestones

Certifications & Achievements

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Inclusive Course Design Cert

NTID Learning Consortium2026→
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Commencement Speaker

GCCIS RIT2026→
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GCCIS College Delegate

RIT Student Government2025 – 2026→
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Dean's List — Every Semester

GCCIS Dean's Office2018 – 2026→
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Universal Design (UDL)

NTID Learning Center2025→
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Faculty A11y Consulting

NTID Office of Online Learning2024 – 2026→
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Early Zoom Captioning

NTID Learning Consortium2020→
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Dodge Grant Finance Series

NTID Dodge Grant2022→
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Panopto Workshop Series

NTID online support2023→
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AWARE-AI Research proposal

RIT Graduate School2026→
Skills Inventory

Core Competencies

Accessibility & Inclusion

WCAG 2.1 / 2.2Universal Design (UDL)Multimodal CaptioningScreen Reader TestingOtter.ai / WebCaptioner

Frontend & Systems

HTML5 / Semantic CSSJavaScript (ES6+)Astro FrameworkReact basicsHyFlex Systems

Databases & Backend

MySQL Schema DesignNode.jsRelational DatabasesSystem ArchitectureERD Modeling

Design & UX Research

Figma UI DesignUX WireframingUsability TestingHuman-Computer InteractionQualtrics Research

Media & Project Management

Camtasia EditingPanopto DeploymentAgile MethodologiesGitHub / Version ControlTechnical Communication
My Builds

Featured Projects

ReactSupabaseTypeScriptVercel

Bemory

A visual second brain designed to let users collect, structure, and connect concepts on an interactive graph canvas. Built with a scalable database schema supporting dashboard analytics and automated relational mapping.

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Bemory Project Interface Mockup
HTMLCSSJavaScriptFigma

ASL Video Dictionary

Designed and prototyped a functional ASL Video Dictionary, establishing accessibility structures for faculty and student communication. Built as an interactive frontend with an AI-driven dictionary integration roadmap.

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ASL Video Dictionary Project Interface Mockup
FigmaQualtricsUDLUsability Testing

NTID Control Panel UI/UX

An accessibility-first UI/UX redesign for classroom control panels at NTID. Developed feedback tools in Qualtrics to evaluate usability across multiple classrooms and ran pilot programs to establish new design standards.

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NTID Classroom Control Panel UI Mockup
MySQLNode.jsGitHubAgile

Membership Award Capstone

Architected a scalable MySQL database schema and Node.js backend logic to handle membership directories, role access, and event registration for groups including Women in Computing (WiC) and COMS.

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Membership Directory Dashboard UI Mockup
Let's Connect

Let's Work Together

I'm completing my undergraduate degree and preparing for my M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at RIT starting Fall 2026. I'm open to conversations about accessible technology research, instructional design, or opportunities at the intersection of HCI and inclusive innovation.

✉️ic8613@rit.edu→🔗linkedin.com/in/charlescolemanjr→📞(585) 203-9571→

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