Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technologies: A Practical Guide
AI is more than just ChatGPT. Hype around chatbots is distracting us from the really useful technologies which could change lives. In this article, I explore how LLM-based tech and other AI are being used as assistive technologies.
I think that too often when we talk about accessibility we don’t talk about teaching for equity and vice versa. I really appreciated the opportunity to talk about where these things intersect…
A critical reflection on definitions of autistic well‐being
Brain and Behavior is a well-known, interdisciplinary journal publishing research relating to every area of neurology, neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry.
beyond the ability tradition: conjuring community-first syllabi in apocalypse time
By sarah madoka currie & the students of W2022 ENGL109-007 dear beloved community, how are you, really? I know you can’t actually answer me, but I hope you took a second to reflect, and I’ll ta…
This office raises awareness of disability issues and promotes equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in education and training, research and professional practice.
🎙 Accessing Ability Podcast: "We Are All on the Spectrum 🎙 | LinkedIn
The #YouniversalLuvUnlimited presents the Youniversal Luv Movement podcast, proudly continuing its unique series, "Accessing Ability". This series is committed to uplifting leadership principles, broadening our viewpoints, and redefining the worth we attribute to both ourselves and those around us. As we conclude our three-part kickoff, the "Accessing Ability" podcast series embarks on a significant journey forward! Tune in to our inaugural official episode with Dr. Todd Zakrajsek for an illuminating conversation. Todd is Assoc Prof @ UNC, Professional speaker on effective teaching in higher ed. Check out: toddzakrajsek.com. 📅 Thursday, September 21 at 7 AM Tune in for a transformative dialogue that aims to reshape perceptions, foster inclusivity, and highlight the spectrum of abilities that reside in all of us. Be part of the discourse that aims to reshape understanding and foster greater acceptance. #AccessingAbility #WeAreAllOnTheSpectrum #AccessingAbility #ThursdayThoughts #YouniversaLuvMovement #YouniversalLuvUnlimited
Present with real-time, automatic captions or subtitles in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support
Let PowerPoint display your spoken words on-screen as you present with live captions, and even translate your words into another language with live subtitles.
Present slides with captions - Google Docs Editors Help
When you present slides, you can turn on automatic captions to display the speaker's words in real time. This feature works with the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers.
This is Erika Sanborne's website - I'm not sure if you'll find useful things here but wanted to share because I think they are awesome and I've found the site to be helpful for gaining more knowledge of lived experience.
Super easy to use contrast checker.
Note: color contrast may be one of the most challenging things to get "right" since the effects are different for different people. There is an ideal contrast ratio - high enough but not too high. For example, the background white in Blackboard isn't pure white - it is a light gray - as dark black text on white background can cause several problems for people. Text that is too light is also a problem!
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