This Week on #AXSChat we welcome Tom Babinszki,
30th May 2024, 8:00 PM GMT
Tom Babinszki is the founder and director of Even Grounds, a company that helps organizations make their products and services accessible to people with disabilities. Tom, who is blind himself, has over 20 years of experience in the field of accessibility.
He has worked with a wide range of clients, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. Tom is also an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, where he teaches a course on accessible design. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). According to his LinkedIn profile, Tom is also an experienced speaker and trainer, offering services such as accessibility compliance training, disability empathy and awareness training, and VPAT/ACR services.
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Q1: @TBabinszki from EvenGrounds recently discussed using AI technologies to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. What are your views on this topic? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y #AI
Q2 In what ways can AI facilitate collaboration among humans to address global challenges and improve societal well-being? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y
Q3 What specific AI applications hold the potential to promote inclusivity and equality in our communities? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y
Q4 @TBabinszki spoke about the need to have more face-to-face human interaction in an era where social media and digital platforms dominate our information gathering and communication practices? What our your thoughts? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y
Q5 What role can our community play in creating a more inclusive and accessible digital environment for everyone? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y
Q6 Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for the future of Inclusion, Accessibility and AI-driven initiatives aimed at fostering true inclusion and diversity? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityInclusion #AI4good #TechForGood #Disabilities #Accessibility #A11Y
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