AI as Accessibility Improvement Tool
January 23, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
How can we ensure your course images are accessible to all learners without spending hours writing descriptions? This interactive session dives into that question by showing how generative AI can serve as an assistant for creating high-quality alt-text. We’ll focus on a practical, human-centered workflow: using AI to generate a first draft and then applying your expertise to refine it for accuracy and context. You’ll take part in hands-on activities, using readily available AI tools to generate and evaluate alt-text in real time. Whether you’re new to digital accessibility or looking to streamline your workflow, this session aims to provide practical skills and a fresh perspective on creating inclusive course materials. To get the most out of this session, come with a course and images in mind (or on your device) that you’d like to make more accessible.