From Promise to Practice: AI's Role in Higher Ed Accessibility

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Published March 28, 2025

From Promise to Practice: AI's Role in Higher Ed Accessibility

As AI-driven technologies rapidly evolve in higher education, professionals must navigate new challenges and opportunities to ensure these tools enhance, rather than hinder, inclusive learning environments. Participants will critically evaluate AI applications through a nuanced accessibility lens, explore emerging biases and systemic barriers, and engage in collaborative problem-solving to develop high-impact strategies for integrating AI in ways that uphold accessibility best practices. Through deep-dive discussions, interactive analysis, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, attendees will refine their approach to assessing, implementing, and advocating for AI-driven accessibility solutions at their institutions.

  • Critically assess AI-driven educational tools, identifying complex accessibility challenges beyond compliance frameworks
  • Examine the intersection of AI, digital equity, and systemic bias, with a focus on mitigating unintended discrimination in learning technologies
  • Apply advanced accessibility design principles to AI implementation, ensuring inclusivity across diverse learner needs
  • Strategize institutional approaches for evaluating and adopting AI tools that align with accessibility and equity goals
  • Engage in scenario-based problem-solving to address real-world accessibility dilemmas related to AI integration
  • Collaborate with peer experts to exchange best practices for AI accessibility in higher education

Presented by Dr. Claire Brady, president of Glass Half Full Consulting

Brady is a seasoned executive with a distinguished track record in driving digital transformation and organizational excellence. As a recognized change agent and coalition builder, she has consistently led teams to achieve strategic goals in complex and dynamic environments. Her consulting focuses on organizational development, strong work cultures and healthy organizations, and artificial intelligence. A national thought leader in AI adoption, Brady possesses a deep understanding of AI's transformative potential across industries. She specializes in empowering organizations to leverage AI tools, not just to streamline operations but also to free up time, enabling deeper and more meaningful human connections. Her professional development trainings are designed to inspire, educate, and equip professionals with the tools they need to thrive in an AI-enhanced world.

This session is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of AI's impact on accessibility and gain actionable insights to promote inclusive practices at JHU.