Free webinar with Microsoft and AbilityNet: How Accessibility and Digital teams are using AI
Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way accessibility and digital professionals work.
Join Microsoft and AbilityNet experts to explore how organisations are using AI to improve digital accessibility, streamline workflows and enhance user experiences, while addressing key compliance and governance considerations including the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the EU AI Act.
What you'll learn:
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- How accessibility teams are using AI today
- Where AI and automated testing fit alongside expert review and testing with disabled users
- Opportunities and limitations of AI for digital accessibility, including training
- Practical use cases that save time and improve outcomes
- Key risks, governance considerations, and best practices informed by experienced consultants
- What the future of AI and accessibility could look like
Whether you're an accessibility specialist, UX professional, developer, or digital leader, you'll leave with actionable insights you can apply immediately.
Register now to hear directly from Microsoft and AbilityNet experts and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI and accessibility landscape.
Everyone who registers will receive a recording after the event - so sign up even if you can’t attend live.
Who should come to our webinar on AI and digital accessibility?
This webinar will be of interest to:
- Accessibility, compliance, product and service leaders
- HR teams
- Customer Experience leads
- Financial sector institutions
- Digital product owners
- Customer Service leaders
Meet the panellists:
Ioana Tanase, AI and Accessibility Program Manager, Microsoft
Ioana was 32 when she found out she is dyslexic. At that time, she didn’t understand dyslexia, but a lot of things were suddenly making sense – including why her typos are a bit of Schrodinger’s cat (she can’t spot them, but everyone else can). Ioana works at the intersection of AI and accessibility, making sure AI models are representative of people with disabilities.
Robin Christopherson, MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet
Robin is Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet and a leading light in the global community of accessibility and digital inclusion specialists.
Robin's experience of sight-loss gives him a first-hand experience of the power of digital tech to transform people's lives - and he loves nothing more than showing people how he uses computers, the internet, his phone, Amazon Alexa and many other technologies as part of his daily life.
Robin is also a passionate and powerful advocate for accessibility, inclusive design and digital inclusion, making the case for social and technical changes to business, government, third sector, universities and many other organisations.
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Frequently asked questions about AI and accessibility
How are accessibility teams using AI?
Accessibility teams are using AI to support testing, content review, coding assistance, documentation and workflow automation. AI can help identify potential issues more quickly, but human expertise remains essential.
Can AI replace accessibility testing with disabled users?
No. AI can support accessibility testing, but testing with disabled users remains important for understanding real experiences and identifying barriers that automated tools may miss.
How does AI support digital accessibility compliance?
AI can help organisations identify accessibility issues, prioritise remediation work and improve processes. Organisations still need appropriate governance and expert oversight to ensure compliance. Ask AbilityNet for help with your AI challenges.
What is the relationship between AI and the European Accessibility Act?
Organisations deploying AI solutions should consider how accessibility obligations apply to digital products and services covered by the European Accessibility Act.
Will I receive a recording of the webinar?
Yes. Everyone who registers will receive a recording after the event.
Who should attend this webinar?
This webinar is suitable for accessibility specialists, product teams, customer experience leaders, compliance professionals, HR teams and digital transformation leaders.
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