In today's digital landscape, ensuring accessibility is crucial for inclusive education and communication. This session will focus on practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance accessibility within platforms like Canvas, Canva, Airtable, and Smartsheet, as discussed in Joshua Hori's article "Using AI to Assist in Making Accessible Content." Key Discussion Points: Integrating AI in Learning Management Systems (LMS): Explore how AI-driven featurescan assist educators in creating accessible course materials, such as automated alt tagsand alternative plain language conversions. Designing Accessible Visual Content: Discuss the utilization ofAI's capabilities to convert visually appealing content that adheres to accessibility guidelines, including table accessibility and alt text suggestions. Managing Data with Accessibility in Mind: Examine how functionalities in Airtable and Smartsheet can help organize and present data in inaccessible formats, using AI to create accessible alternative content.
