As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly mainstream and embedded into more services, systems and decision-making processes, the risks and impacts of its use must be closely examined. This is particularly true when AI and algorithms are used in ways that can be disadvantageous to the already marginalized needs of segments of the population. This keynote […]
Tag: Accessibility Summit
Since 2019, The Center for Distance Education at Mississippi State University has led multiple efforts to increase awareness of and compliance with WCAG standards for online courses. While our primary efforts were intended to provide information and support to faculty teaching online courses, many of our offerings were attended by faculty teaching either both face-to-face […]
It’s too easy to create inaccessible content — i.e., online content that people with disabilities cannot access. At its worst, inaccessible content can get a company sued. But the good news? Creating an accessible website is easier than you think, and it’s a smart business decision. But mostly, it’s the right thing to do. In […]