Topic: AI and Accessibility: Risks and Opportunities
Dr. Jennifer Mankoff, Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE), University of Washington
Abstract:
I will discuss how AI is impacting people with disabilities, both directly and indirectly. Among the positives, we are seeing AI use to solve problems that traditional accessibility tools either fall short of or do not even address. At the same time, AI has significant and deep biases against people with disabilities, and these biases may arise in situations that are out of the control of those affected, such as resume screening. I will discuss both as well as future needs and opportunities.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Jennifer Mankoff, University of Washington
Jennifer Mankoff directs the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences (CREATE) at the University of Washington. CREATE’s mission is to make technology accessible, and make the world accessible through technology. Mankoff’s own research uses technologies including generative AI, data science, 3D printing, and computational knitting to solve accessibility problems. She strives to bring both structural and personal perspectives to her work. Jennifer received her PhD at Georgia Tech, advised by Gregory Abowd and Scott Hudson, and her B.A. from Oberlin College. She has identified as disabled since graduate school.