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As promised - 12 days of our best Tech Policy insights from 2024 in the run up to Christmas – Day #2 🎄 🎅   💫 🚀 To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 last week, we launched a comprehensive briefing on Inclusive AI.   ✨ 🏢 AI powered assistive software and tools can significantly enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities, including by empowering them to enter the workforce and operate more successfully in the workplace. From voice-activated assistants to writing support tools, AI-powered technologies are breaking down barriers and opening up new opportunities. However, AI can also create inaccessibility challenges and potential disadvantages for people with disabilities, raising questions around the equitable distribution of AI's benefits.   Driven by my inspiring colleague Fadeia Hossian 😎 🤘   "Inclusive AI for people with disabilities: Key considerations"   https://lnkd.in/ewDh3ZiR #Clifford Chance #tech #12days #2025

Today, we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day with insights from Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye. Mike envisions technology that automatically adapts to users, leveraging AI, automation, and mixed reality to create inclusive digital ecosystems. He proposes a fund where 1 USD per person with a disability globally is used to invest in accessibility tech and education. This endowment could revolutionize accessibility, ensuring continuous support and innovation. Let's work together to build a future where technology adapts to everyone, promoting digital inclusion every day. Video Description: Title: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Ambassador. [Headshot of Mike]. Transcript: “What I'd like technology to do that it currently doesn't do is adapt to the user automatically. Now, with the advent of artificial intelligence, automation, and virtual reality/mixed reality, it's critical that we build intelligent interfaces that don't edge out users with disabilities. Imagine a digital ecosystem that features self-adapting technology regardless of a person's ability. We can continue to promote accessibility beyond Global Awareness Day by creating a monetary fund, in which 1 USD is put in for every person with a disability. That's the one plus billion people in the world. Then we use that billion dollars to create an endowment fund whose sole purpose is to invest in technology and educational solutions for people with disabilities. Now that's global awareness.” #GAAD #GAAD2024 #Accessibility #A11y #Inclusion #DigitalInclusion #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibleTech #TechForAll #DisabilityRights #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #AI #Automation

Celebrating Resilience and Achievements Today, we honor the strength, determination, and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities who inspire us with their resilience. Their contributions remind us of the importance of creating inclusive spaces where everyone has equal opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Inclusion is not just a value; it’s a necessity for innovation and progress. At NANO Technologies, we are committed to fostering inclusion in tech and education. By providing accessible learning opportunities and empowering individuals with disabilities, we aim to build a future where diversity drives creativity and success in the tech world. Together, we can make technology a space for everyone. #InclusionInTech #CelebratingResilience #NanoTechnologies #EmpowerThroughTech #DisabilityInclusion #EqualOpportunities #AccessibleEducation #TechForAll #LearningWithoutLimits #DiversityInTech #TechEmpowerment #InclusionMatters #SupportForAll #EducationForEveryone #BreakingBarriers #InclusiveInnovation #EmpoweringAbilities #TechForInclusion #BuildingBridges #LearningForAll #SuccessThroughDiversity #AccessibleTech #InnovationForAll #TechSkillsForAll #DisabilityEmpowerment #NanoTech #FutureOfInclusion #InclusiveEducation #EmpowerDiversity #LearningWithoutBarriers #SupportForGrowth #TechWithoutLimits #StrengthInDiversity #InclusionInEducation #TechForGood #EducationWithoutLimits #BuildingTheFutureTogether #AbilitiesInTech #InnovationThroughInclusion

As a kid, being grounded wasn't fun, but it was mom's way to align our behaviors to her expectations. In AI, curiously, grounding provides a way to align AI outputs to trusted sources of information. It is not surprising then, that #digitaltransformations are also being "grounded" - in this case through commitments like the Charter of Solfagnano, to ensure they prioritize #dignity, #inclusion and #empowerment of all persons society-wide. "We encourage the productive world of innovation to develop support systems, assistive technologies and tools that can be enabling and rehabilitating, with a view to maximising independence and autonomy of persons with disabilities in all aspects and dimensions of life, such as health, mobility, information, education, work, communication, autonomy, and that they are easy to understand and use by persons with disabilities." #digitalpublicinfrastructure #digitalpublicgoods #solfagnano #designfordignity #digitalempowerment #leavingnoonebehind

On this #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, the Federal Consumer Prosecutor’s Office (PROFECO) highlights the transformative role of technology in driving social and labor inclusion for people with disabilities in Mexico.  From bionic prostheses to AI-driven accessibility tools, innovations are unlocking opportunities in education and employment. However, despite these advancements, economic and geographic barriers persist, limiting access to these crucial tools for many.  Stay updated with the latest trends shaping the technology industry by following #MexicoBusinessNews. #DisabilityInclusion #TechInnovation #AccessibleTech #AI #InclusionMatters #MexicoTech #CorporateResponsibility #TechnologyForGood

"Unlocking potential with assistive technology! Innovative tools for accessibility and inclusion. Share your experiences and favorite assistive tech tools! #Datss #AssistiveTech #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityInclusion"

Remarkable findings in a study to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities show just how much AI helps with accessibility and inclusion.   Working with EY, we conducted the study amongst 300 participants identifying as neurodivergent or disabled, mainly from Europe. Here are two of the most striking stats:   91% of people said Microsoft Copilot really helps to improve communication. For example, one person with hearing loss said it has been great for summarizing phone calls.   76% said it’s helped them with simplifying tasks like writing emails and improving their written communication overall.   It’s great to see how AI empowers people with disabilities to reach their potential and helps build a more inclusive workplace. There’s always more to be done and we’ll continue our work.   https://lnkd.in/d7EnFs4z   Jenny Lay-Flurrie; Hector Minto   #IDPD2024 #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities

AI technology can be a powerful assistive tool for people with non-apparent disabilities. But disability advocates say these tools have a long way to go to become truly accessible. Experts say including disabled people in conversations on AI fairness and the development process is key. https://bit.ly/3RD9jqt