Assistive Technology, Vision Impairment & AI | Building an Inclusive Future

Accessibility Without Boundaries (AWB) – Webinar 12 ARC Webinar Series on Living and Learning with Dignity Assistive Technology, Vision Impairment, and Artificial Intelligence: Building an Inclusive Future An insightful panel discussion exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Assistive Technology can enhance accessibility, independence, and inclusion for persons with vision impairment. The panel brings together experts to discuss emerging technologies, accessibility challenges, human-centred design, policy, and the future of AI-driven inclusive innovation. Key areas covered: AI and Assistive Technology AI-powered accessibility solutions Screen readers, image recognition, and smart assistive tools Challenges in developing inclusive technologies Human-centred design and universal inclusion Future of AI-driven accessibility Accessibility policies and standards Technology, innovation, and empowerment Distinguished Panelists Dr. Hemachandran Karah – Principal Investigator & Co-founder, The Accessibility Research Centre Dr. P. V. Madhusudhan Rao – Professor, Department of Design, IIT Delhi Dr. Raghuraman K – Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts College, Nandanam Mr. Saidarshan Bhagat – Scientist D, C-DAC Ms. Deepa Palaniappan – Accessibility & Policy Expert, IAAP Certified (CPACC), Founder Ms. Aishwarya – Co-Founder, Grailmaker Innovations Mr. Shankar Subbiah S – Assistive Technology & Accessibility Consultant & Livelihoods Expert Ms. Deepti Bhatia – CEO, National Association for the Blind, Tamil Nadu Branch Organised by: Accessibility Research Centre (ARC), IIT Madras #AWBWebinar #AccessibilityWithoutBoundaries #AssistiveTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #VisionImpairment #Accessibility #InclusiveTechnology #AI #IITMadras