Student Academy: How to Make Sure A.I. Doesn’t Discriminate Against People with Disabilities

Teach Access Student Academy

Join Teach Access for a Free two-day Virtual Workshop on Accessibility on February 20th-21st, 2025. Individual sessions will occur from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT)!

All students are welcome to attend. Whether you are enrolled in a college or university or are a lifelong learner, this workshop will increase your knowledge about accessibility. Learn practical accessibility skills that can be applied to your projects and gain the confidence to have impactful conversations that inspire others to prioritize inclusion.

Learn more and register here: https://www.teachaccess.org/student-programs/

Session Details

Session 8: How to Make Sure A.I. Doesn’t Discriminate Against People with Disabilities

How to Make Sure A.I. Doesn’t Discriminate Against People with Disabilities, presented by Lucy Greco, Accessibility Evangelist

In this talk, Lucy will share examples of how not thinking about people with disabilities can lead to discrimination and harm. Lucy will talk about ways to include the needs of people with disabilities in projects and how to make sure AI does not leave people with disabilities out in the cold but instead used to enhance accessibility for all.

About Lucy Greco

Lucy Greco is a blind accessibility professional and accessibility consultant. She works in the education space and loves teaching people about the benefits and ways to create accessible technology.