There are some amazing things happening in the technology world with AI and how it is helping people with disabilities. Can you imagine a blind person finally owing their own car?! Below are just a few interesting reads you should check out. 

8 New Accessibility Updates Across Lookout, Google Maps and More

This was a very interesting read about different AI-powered updates from Google and the impact each has or can have on people with various disabilities. The videos included in the article are really interesting to watch, especially the one on Game Face and its impact on making the use of technology possible where it may not have been for different levels of disability.

AI Could be a Game Changer for People with Disabilities

An interesting read, especially his point about autonomous vehicles and how it could give freedom for those who are blind or low vision. As the author notes, maybe a blind person could own their own car one day!

The future of Inclusion: How AI is Revolutionizing Accessibility

Want to learn more about creating your documents more universally? Check out the session Terri Gustafson and I are presenting at October Conference, “Breaking Down Barriers: Creating Accessible Documents for All Learners”. Our session is scheduled for 10:00 am and is for both faculty and staff. The principles we present will be applicable to all document creation.

If you have any questions or need more information about creating accessible documents, feel free to reach out to me via email strier@nmc.edu. Always happy to help!