Generative AI & Accessibility Benefits, Trade Offs, Intersectionality
We are excited that CREATE Ph.D. student Kate Glazko, along with co-author Jun Cha, will speak about their research at this webinar featuring two papers from CHI 2025.
Autoethnographic Insights from Neurodivergent GAI “Power Users”
Generative AI has become ubiquitous in both daily and professional life, with emerging research demonstrating its potential as a tool for accessibility. Neurodivergent people, often left out by existing accessibility technologies, develop their own ways of navigating normative expectations. GAI offers new opportunities for access, but it is important to understand how neurodivergent “power users”—successful early adopters—engage with it and the challenges they face.
“We do use it, but not how hearing people think”: How the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Uses Large Language Model Tools
Sev Huffman will speak about her research on generative AI tools, particularly those utilizing large language models (LLMs). While these tools, increasingly used in everyday contexts,…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/LuIASLV2QP-M8qvMGZ6pew#/registration. Accessibility Contact: ericwt@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, June 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. AccessCSforAll book club: "El Deafo" by Cece Bell
AccessCSforAll staff invites you to participate in a three-week virtual book club exploring El Deafo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Cece Bell. The book offers a humorous and heartfelt look at growing up deaf, identity, and fitting in. It’s also available as an accessible audiobook with a full cast and sound effects, making it inclusive for all participants.
Format:
We’ll meet weekly over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Each session will include group discussion and reflection questions. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy—joining at least one is appreciated!
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome! Due to grant restrictions, we can only provide funding (book vouchers) to individuals who live, work, or study in the United States. However, anyone—regardless of location—is welcome to participate in the Zoom discussions.
Registration: Complete the registration form. After you register, you’ll receive a $20 Amazon voucher to purchase the book…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: kayladb@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Student Activities. Target Audience: Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. AccessCSforAll book club: "El Deafo" by Cece Bell
AccessCSforAll staff invites you to participate in a three-week virtual book club exploring El Deafo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Cece Bell. The book offers a humorous and heartfelt look at growing up deaf, identity, and fitting in. It’s also available as an accessible audiobook with a full cast and sound effects, making it inclusive for all participants.
Format:
We’ll meet weekly over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Each session will include group discussion and reflection questions. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy—joining at least one is appreciated!
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome! Due to grant restrictions, we can only provide funding (book vouchers) to individuals who live, work, or study in the United States. However, anyone—regardless of location—is welcome to participate in the Zoom discussions.
Registration: Complete the registration form. After you register, you’ll receive a $20 Amazon voucher to purchase the book…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: kayladb@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Student Activities. Target Audience: Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com. AccessCSforAll book club: "El Deafo" by Cece Bell
AccessCSforAll staff invites you to participate in a three-week virtual book club exploring El Deafo, a graphic novel written and illustrated by Cece Bell. The book offers a humorous and heartfelt look at growing up deaf, identity, and fitting in. It’s also available as an accessible audiobook with a full cast and sound effects, making it inclusive for all participants.
Format:
We’ll meet weekly over Zoom to discuss selected sections of the book. Each session will include group discussion and reflection questions. While we encourage you to attend all sessions, we understand life gets busy—joining at least one is appreciated!
Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome! Due to grant restrictions, we can only provide funding (book vouchers) to individuals who live, work, or study in the United States. However, anyone—regardless of location—is welcome to participate in the Zoom discussions.
Registration: Complete the registration form. After you register, you’ll receive a $20 Amazon voucher to purchase the book…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: kayladb@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Student Activities. Target Audience: Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit docs.google.com.