For more information:
Program Director:
- Francesca Cesa Bianchi
VP, Institutional Relations & Advocacy, G3ict
fcesabianchi@g3ict.org
A new generation of chips is now available that allows users to run AI applications on their devices. The round table will discuss their potential transformative impact on applications and services for persons with disabilities and how AI on-device may enhance personalization, improve response time, and contribute to addressing ethics, privacy, and security concerns. [Audience Poll]
Moderator: Gregg Vanderheiden, Ph.D., Professor and Founder/Director Emeritus- Trace R&D Center, College of Information Studies (UMD iSchool), University of Maryland
Speakers:
Speaker: To be announced
Shedding light on the fast-evolving global AI ecosystem to understand how digital accessibility stakeholders can effectively leverage AI technologies and resources.
Speaker: To be announced
Equitable and ethical use of AI technologies remains high on the agenda of advocates, technology companies, and policymakers participating in the M-Enabling Summit. The round table will provide fresh updates and perspectives from around the world and discuss solutions. [Audience Poll]
Moderator: Jutta Treviranus, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Inclusive Design Research Centre and Institute, OCAD University
Speakers:
Speaker: To be announced
Digital Health services are multiplying, driven by telehealth and telemedicine, remote monitoring, wearable technology, and mobile health. Other aspects of the digital health sector include electronic health records and electronic medical records. This session will review how digital accessibility and inclusion are currently addressed.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers:
This session will provide an update on the latest advances of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and AI-powered signal processing, which can offer new solutions to persons with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Timeframe and go-to-market strategies as well as regulatory environments will be addressed.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
A review of state-of-the-art AI-enabled technologies that allow scaling up video accessibility, including users’ perspectives.
Session Chair: Joel Snyder, Ph.D., President, Audio Description Associates, LLC
Speakers: To be announced
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of The White House released "M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act" (whitehouse.gov) expanding the Governmentwide Section 508 Assessment process for Agency Section 508 Program Maturity Reporting beginning in FY24. GSA has one round of implementation reporting behind, and are working on the next- How is this going?
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
Programming Schedule forthcoming.
The recent flurry of accessibility initiatives among leading consumer electronics companies is a milestone of global significance. This session will explore the objectives and inclusive design approaches these vendors adopt.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
With 2.7 billion users, the video gaming industry can scale up digital accessibility innovation to new heights. This session will examine the solutions, benefits, and significant impact of inclusive video gaming for leisure and beyond on the lives of persons with disabilities.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
A review and discussion between end users and technology providers of how AI-enabled assistive technologies can better serve persons with disabilities by enabling personalized features and services.
Session Chair: David Banes, Director, DB Access & Inclusion; DATEurope Board Director
Speakers: To be announced
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of The White House released "M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act" (whitehouse.gov) also calls for the establishment of a federal digital accessibility lab. What is the vision for this testing lab? Does it build upon the Trusted Tester Program? How much of this will be government-operated or contracted out?
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
Programming Schedule forthcoming.
This session will offer perspectives from accessibility professionals on AI tools for developers, how they may be best implemented, and what to expect from proprietary and open-source solutions.
Session Chair: Shilpi Kapoor, Founder and CEO, BarrierBreak
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This session will examine how smart wearable devices available over the counter, such as watches, hearing aids, glasses, belts or headbands, fitness trackers, and even smart clothing, can customize users’ experiences, provide personalized support to persons with disabilities, and tailor assistance for greater independence. A discussion of the convergence of AI enabled apps for mobile and wearable devices will ensue.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
Over the past few years, the adoption of technology by older persons has progressed exponentially, mainly due to the success of mobile devices. This session will review the specific digital accessibility challenges for older individuals and discuss solutions.
Session Chair: To be announced
Speakers: To be announced
A review and discussion of inclusive AI tools for HR management and hiring by leading organizations.
Session Chair: Accenture
Speakers: To be announced
Programming Schedule forthcoming.
Why International Cooperation in Digital Accessibility Matters
Tech for Good Inspirational Talks
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2024 M-Enabling Summit: October 15-17.