Where AI Meets Accessibility: Considerations for Higher Education
Hosted in partnership with Every Learner Everywhere and Teach Access.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded into educational settings and practices, it offers both opportunities and challenges. Join us for a webcast to explore the intersection of AI and accessibility, including:
- an overview of key concepts in accessibility, AI, and their relevance in higher education,
- an examination of the specific challenges faced by people with disabilities due to biases in AI,
- insights on using AI as an assistive technology in educational settings,
- and practical advice for implementing AI in a way that promotes inclusivity.
With the goal of shifting the conversation around AI in higher education beyond topics like academic integrity or the student experience and instead encouraging a focus on how AI can promote accessibility and inclusion, we’ll share practical advice for educators and administrators on implementing and using AI inclusively.
This webcast will be free and open to all via Zoom. Register to receive the recording.
Speakers
Rolando Méndez
Director of Education, Teach Access
Tessa Wolf
Student Intern, Every Learner Everywhere | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Moderator
Emilie Cook joined Every Learner Everywhere in April 2021. In her role, Emilie manages content, internal and external communications, marketing, and network partner engagement and collaboration. With over 15 years of marketing and communications experience, she brings vast knowledge and expertise with a steadfast commitment to evidence-based teaching practices and digital learning to improve student outcomes in higher education. In addition to her Every Learner role, Emilie served as an adjunct instructor for the Salisbury University Perdue School of Business, where she taught marketing and implemented adaptive courseware. Emilie is the lead for the Every Learner student internship program, partnering with students across the nation to share their thoughts, insights, and lived experiences through various student panels, webinars, and publications.